Premier League Regular Season - 35

Newcastle vs NS Brighton

St. James' Park

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Futmetrix Verdict
62
Newcastle
vs
Brighton
Sat, May 2 • 14:00
⚡ Form 65
⚖️ Balance 100
🏆 Stakes 51
⭐ Stars 36
Brighton push for Europe against struggling Newcastle.

European Dreams Meet Geordie Frustration

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 62/100. A stark contrast in momentum sets the stage as soaring Brighton look to capitalize on Newcastle's late-season slump.

The Setup

Brighton arrive at St. James' Park on May 02, 2026, boasting a scintillating run of results to cement their grip on sixth place. Meanwhile, 14th-placed Newcastle are desperate to halt a brutal four-match losing streak. The Stakes might appear somewhat muted for the mid-table hosts, but local pride and a restless fanbase demand a response. Despite the noticeable gap in the standings, the pre-match Balance suggests an incredibly tight affair, with the underlying metrics giving both sides an almost equal probability of snatching all three points. Expect an open game with goals certainly on the menu.

Key Battle

The spotlight falls on Anthony Gordon taking on the visiting attack led by Danny Welbeck. Gordon brings vital attacking thrust for the hosts with two goals in his last two outings, acting as the primary catalyst to boost his side's Stars rating. He will look to outshine veteran striker Welbeck, who arrives in solid goalscoring rhythm and will look to exploit a fragile home defensive line.

Our Prediction

Brighton's superior Form should see them dictate the tempo, but Newcastle's sheer desperation will make it a chaotic, scrappy affair. We expect an entertaining, high-scoring draw, with the visitors taking an early lead before the home side rallies fueled by the passionate crowd.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Yes, the exceptionally tight competitive Balance promises an unpredictable, end-to-end contest despite the gap in the league table.

What's the predicted outcome?

We expect a high-scoring draw as Newcastle's desperate push for redemption clashes with Brighton's organized tactical fluidity.

Where are Newcastle and Brighton in the league table?

Newcastle sit 14th with 42 points, while Brighton are successfully chasing European spots in 6th place with 50 points.

What is Newcastle's current form?

The Magpies are enduring a dreadful late-season slump, suffering four consecutive defeats that have severely derailed their campaign.

Who is the in-form player to watch?

Danny Welbeck is the standout threat for Brighton, netting 3 goals in 5 matches while averaging a 6.9 rating.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
05/04/2025 Brighton 1 - 1 Newcastle Premier League American Express Stadium
03/02/2025 Newcastle 1 - 2 (AET) Brighton FA Cup St. James' Park
10/19/2024 Newcastle 0 - 1 Brighton Premier League St. James' Park
05/11/2024 Newcastle 1 - 1 Brighton Premier League St. James' Park
09/02/2023 Brighton 3 - 1 Newcastle Premier League The American Express Community Stadium
07/28/2023 Brighton 1 - 2 Newcastle Premier League - Summer Series Red Bull Arena
05/18/2023 Newcastle 4 - 1 Brighton Premier League St. James' Park
08/13/2022 Brighton 0 - 0 Newcastle Premier League The American Express Community Stadium
03/05/2022 Newcastle 2 - 1 Brighton Premier League St. James' Park
05/04/2025
Premier League American Express Stadium
03/02/2025
1 - 2 (AET)
FA Cup St. James' Park
10/19/2024
Premier League St. James' Park
05/11/2024
Premier League St. James' Park
09/02/2023
Premier League The American Express Community Stadium
07/28/2023
Premier League - Summer Series Red Bull Arena
05/18/2023
Premier League St. James' Park
08/13/2022
Premier League The American Express Community Stadium
03/05/2022
Premier League St. James' Park
Newcastle Win
Brighton Win
Draw

Season Statistics

14
League Position
6
42
Points
50
46
Goals Scored
45
49
Goals Conceded
39

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Manchester City 33 70 66 29 +37 WBurnley 0 - 1 Manchester City (22-04-2026)WManchester City 2 - 1 Arsenal (19-04-2026)WChelsea 0 - 3 Manchester City (12-04-2026)DWest Ham 1 - 1 Manchester City (14-03-2026)DManchester City 2 - 2 Nottingham Forest (04-03-2026)
2 Arsenal 33 70 63 26 +37 WArsenal 1 - 0 Newcastle (25-04-2026)LManchester City 2 - 1 Arsenal (19-04-2026)LArsenal 1 - 2 Bournemouth (11-04-2026)WArsenal 2 - 0 Everton (14-03-2026)WBrighton 0 - 1 Arsenal (04-03-2026)
3 Manchester United 33 58 58 45 +13 WChelsea 0 - 1 Manchester United (18-04-2026)LManchester United 1 - 2 Leeds (13-04-2026)DBournemouth 2 - 2 Manchester United (20-03-2026)WManchester United 3 - 1 Aston Villa (15-03-2026)LNewcastle 2 - 1 Manchester United (04-03-2026)
4 Liverpool 34 58 57 44 +13 WLiverpool 3 - 1 Crystal Palace (25-04-2026)WEverton 1 - 2 Liverpool (19-04-2026)WLiverpool 2 - 0 Fulham (11-04-2026)LBrighton 2 - 1 Liverpool (21-03-2026)DLiverpool 1 - 1 Tottenham (15-03-2026)
5 Aston Villa 34 58 47 42 +5 LFulham 1 - 0 Aston Villa (25-04-2026)WAston Villa 4 - 3 Sunderland (19-04-2026)DNottingham Forest 1 - 1 Aston Villa (12-04-2026)WAston Villa 2 - 0 West Ham (22-03-2026)LManchester United 3 - 1 Aston Villa (15-03-2026)
6 Brighton 34 50 48 39 +9 WBrighton 3 - 0 Chelsea (21-04-2026)DTottenham 2 - 2 Brighton (18-04-2026)WBurnley 0 - 2 Brighton (11-04-2026)WBrighton 2 - 1 Liverpool (21-03-2026)WSunderland 0 - 1 Brighton (14-03-2026)
7 Bournemouth 34 49 52 52 0 DBournemouth 2 - 2 Leeds (22-04-2026)WNewcastle 1 - 2 Bournemouth (18-04-2026)WArsenal 1 - 2 Bournemouth (11-04-2026)DBournemouth 2 - 2 Manchester United (20-03-2026)DBurnley 0 - 0 Bournemouth (14-03-2026)
8 Chelsea 34 48 53 45 +8 LBrighton 3 - 0 Chelsea (21-04-2026)LChelsea 0 - 1 Manchester United (18-04-2026)LChelsea 0 - 3 Manchester City (12-04-2026)LEverton 3 - 0 Chelsea (21-03-2026)LChelsea 0 - 1 Newcastle (14-03-2026)
9 Brentford 33 48 48 44 +4 DBrentford 0 - 0 Fulham (18-04-2026)DBrentford 2 - 2 Everton (11-04-2026)DLeeds 0 - 0 Brentford (21-03-2026)DBrentford 2 - 2 Wolves (16-03-2026)DBournemouth 0 - 0 Brentford (03-03-2026)
10 Fulham 34 48 44 46 -2 WFulham 1 - 0 Aston Villa (25-04-2026)DBrentford 0 - 0 Fulham (18-04-2026)LLiverpool 2 - 0 Fulham (11-04-2026)WFulham 3 - 1 Burnley (21-03-2026)DNottingham Forest 0 - 0 Fulham (15-03-2026)
11 Everton 34 47 41 41 0 LWest Ham 2 - 1 Everton (25-04-2026)LEverton 1 - 2 Liverpool (19-04-2026)DBrentford 2 - 2 Everton (11-04-2026)WEverton 3 - 0 Chelsea (21-03-2026)LArsenal 2 - 0 Everton (14-03-2026)
12 Sunderland 34 46 36 45 -9 LSunderland 0 - 5 Nottingham Forest (24-04-2026)LAston Villa 4 - 3 Sunderland (19-04-2026)WSunderland 1 - 0 Tottenham (12-04-2026)WNewcastle 1 - 2 Sunderland (22-03-2026)LSunderland 0 - 1 Brighton (14-03-2026)
13 Crystal Palace 33 43 36 39 -3 LLiverpool 3 - 1 Crystal Palace (25-04-2026)DCrystal Palace 0 - 0 West Ham (20-04-2026)WCrystal Palace 2 - 1 Newcastle (12-04-2026)DCrystal Palace 0 - 0 Leeds (15-03-2026)WTottenham 1 - 3 Crystal Palace (05-03-2026)
14 Newcastle 33 42 46 49 -3 LArsenal 1 - 0 Newcastle (25-04-2026)LNewcastle 1 - 2 Bournemouth (18-04-2026)LCrystal Palace 2 - 1 Newcastle (12-04-2026)LNewcastle 1 - 2 Sunderland (22-03-2026)WChelsea 0 - 1 Newcastle (14-03-2026)
15 Leeds 34 40 44 51 -7 DBournemouth 2 - 2 Leeds (22-04-2026)WLeeds 3 - 0 Wolves (18-04-2026)WManchester United 1 - 2 Leeds (13-04-2026)DLeeds 0 - 0 Brentford (21-03-2026)DCrystal Palace 0 - 0 Leeds (15-03-2026)
16 Nottingham Forest 34 39 41 45 -4 WSunderland 0 - 5 Nottingham Forest (24-04-2026)WNottingham Forest 4 - 1 Burnley (19-04-2026)DNottingham Forest 1 - 1 Aston Villa (12-04-2026)WTottenham 0 - 3 Nottingham Forest (22-03-2026)DNottingham Forest 0 - 0 Fulham (15-03-2026)
17 West Ham 34 36 42 58 -16 WWest Ham 2 - 1 Everton (25-04-2026)DCrystal Palace 0 - 0 West Ham (20-04-2026)WWest Ham 4 - 0 Wolves (10-04-2026)LAston Villa 2 - 0 West Ham (22-03-2026)DWest Ham 1 - 1 Manchester City (14-03-2026)
18 Tottenham 34 34 43 53 -10 WWolves 0 - 1 Tottenham (25-04-2026)DTottenham 2 - 2 Brighton (18-04-2026)LSunderland 1 - 0 Tottenham (12-04-2026)LTottenham 0 - 3 Nottingham Forest (22-03-2026)DLiverpool 1 - 1 Tottenham (15-03-2026)
19 Burnley 34 20 34 68 -34 LBurnley 0 - 1 Manchester City (22-04-2026)LNottingham Forest 4 - 1 Burnley (19-04-2026)LBurnley 0 - 2 Brighton (11-04-2026)LFulham 3 - 1 Burnley (21-03-2026)DBurnley 0 - 0 Bournemouth (14-03-2026)
20 Wolves 34 17 24 62 -38 LWolves 0 - 1 Tottenham (25-04-2026)LLeeds 3 - 0 Wolves (18-04-2026)LWest Ham 4 - 0 Wolves (10-04-2026)DBrentford 2 - 2 Wolves (16-03-2026)WWolves 2 - 1 Liverpool (03-03-2026)