Brighton and Hove Albion came back from an early concession, both teams saw a man sent off, and Newcastle saw two goals ruled offside as the Seagulls advanced to the FA Cup quarterfinals after extra time in a 2-1 win at St. James’ Park on Saturday.
An Alexander Isak penalty but the Magpies in front but former Newcastle man Yankuba Minteh made amends for conceding that penalty by leveling the score just before halftime.
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Isak and Fabian Schar had goals ruled out for offside after VAR review, while Anthony Gordon and Tariq Lamptey were sent off late in the second half in separate incidents.
Danny Welbeck was the difference maker in the second period of stoppage time, as Brighton move within two wins of a trip to Wembley Stadium.
Hurzeler, not Howe, gets the boost
Two projects, one young and one not-so-much, had a chance to move within two wins of Wembley. Both Fabian Hurzeler and Eddie Howe showed well in this game and it’s a testament to them that this game went 120 minutes and carried a few different stages. Howe rested Bruno Guimaraes to start the affair, as he’s done in cups, and Brighton enjoyed the ball to start the game. And Hurzeler’s attack gave Newcastle’s slow, older back line of Dan Burn and Fabian Schar a problem for much of it. Joao Pedro was fantastic as the main focal point up top and every single one of Hurzeler’s subs put in a shift. All that would’ve meant nothing if Newcastle’s pair of offside goals were a split-second faster. This was a beauty of a game, and Gordon’s ridiculous straight red card will cost him a spot in the League Cup Final. It’a a double-whammy for the Magpies on a day that neither side deserved to go out of the cup.
Newcastle vs Brighton player ratings (from fotmob.com)
Newcastle vs Brighton player ratings (from fotmob.com)
Newcastle vs Brighton player ratings (from fotmob.com)
What’s next?
Brighton host Fulham on Saturday in a match that will change the fate of both sides’ top-seven fates.
Newcastle go to West Ham on Monday, March 10 in the Premier League before a March 16 final versus Liverpool in the League Cup.
How to watch Newcastle vs Brighton live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 8:45am ET Sunday
Venue: St. James’ Park — Newcastle
TV/Streaming: ESPN+
Newcastle vs Brighton final score: 1-2
Alexander Isak pen 22', Yankuba Minteh 44', Danny Welbeck 123'
Red card: Anthony Gordon 84', Tariq Lamptey 90+1'
Newcastle vs Brighton live updates
Full time — Newcastle 1-2 Brighton
Danny Welbeck goal — Newcastle 1-2 Brighton (123rd minute)
It had been all Newcastle, alas...
Tino Livarmento keeps Danny Welbeck’s run onside as Solly March slips the forward into the box.
Big goal for Welbeck and Brighton!
DANNY WELBECK. WHAT A FINISH. ❄️@OfficialBHAFC's experienced striker gets his goal in extra-time!#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/nzuT4RoKYr
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) March 2, 2025
End of first extra-time period
This has turned into quite a fun watch, getting better as it goes.
The cup vibes are real.
Another Dubravka save
It should be 2-1 to the visitors but Dubravka gets low to his right to slap it away.
Newcastle clear the rebound attempt from Brighton.
1-1, 100'.
Headed to extra time
Newcastle finish the 90 minutes with two disallowed goals and a red card, while Brighton merely have the red card.
Brighton have taken 16 shots to Newcastle’s seven, but xG just favors the Magpies.
Mats Wieffer and Welbeck also entered the game late, with Pervis Estupinan and Georginio Rutter making way.
Fabian Schar goal, but VAR!
Newcastle have a free kick and Kieran Trippier’s effort sets up a well-timed Schar for a clinical volleyed finish.
But is he offside? Yes, by an elbow! Elation turns to disappointment at St. James’ Park.
Tariq Lamptey red card
A second yellow for the Brighton fullback and both teams are down to 10 men.
Sub
Solly March for Mitoma as we begin six minutes stoppage, still deadlocked at 1.
Anthony Gordon red card
Jan Paul van Hecke is down holding his head and referee Anthony Taylor has shown a red card to Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon.
He’s incredulous but the replay shows a no-brainer.. Gordon will miss some pivotal matches for the Magpies in addition the rest of this one.
Alexander Isak’s day is done, too, with Callum Wilson taking his place.
1-1, 86'.
Subs
Baleba and Minteh exit for Diego Gomez and Brajan Gruda.
For Newcastle, Trippier leaves for Matt Targett.
1-1, 69'.
Newcastle closing-in
Guimaraes has been a difference maker in a sloppy-half.
Isak has, too, and nearly brings the game level off a feed from the Brazilian but a sliding block leads to a corner.
Anthony Gordon’s right-footed effort is sent back into the fray by Livramento but Willock misses badly.
1-1, 68'.
Subs
Bruno Guimaraes comes on for Lewis Miley and Joe Willock replaces the yellow-carded Joelinton, who was making his first appearance in a month. Barnes comes off for Jacob Murphy.
1-1, 57'.
Huge Martin Dubravka save
Schar and Burn are lax at the back and give chance-seeking Joao Pedro a short-range break toward goal.
Newcastle keeper Martin Dubravka reacts quickly and gets big to block the shot.
1-1, 56'.
Halftime — Newcastle 1-1 Brighton
The Magpies have produced more danger and Isak has missed a good chance and scored a goal defied by the offside flag in addition to his converted penalty.
But Brighton have controlled the ball away from home and made the most of their best chance.
“All to play for,” most say as there are stars on the benches in Bruno Guimaraes, Danny Welbeck, Callum Wilson, and Simon Adingra.
Yankuba Minteh goal — Newcastle 1-1 Brighton (44th minute)
The former Magpie makes amends for his mistake on the penalty.
Minteh races onto a Joao Pedro through ball, and he’s more than got the better of Fabian Schar.
Kieran Trippier slides in to block Minteh’s attempt, and changes the direction of the shot a bit as it defies Martin Dubravka.
A fair score, many would say, especially away from home as Minteh does not celebrate his marker.
It's Yankuba Minteh against his former club for @OfficialBHAFC 😱
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) March 2, 2025
The ball through from João Pedro 👏#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/zvpOf6MpWx
Alexander Isak penalty goal (video) — Newcastle 1-0 Brighton (22nd minute)
A rocket penalty, almost perfect in placement.
Back from injury, back in the goals 🤩
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) March 2, 2025
Alexander Isak scores from the spot for @NUFC 🎯#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/Giici73wqR
Newcastle penalty
Yankuba Minteh dives into a tackle on Tino Livramento in the box and catches his ankle.
It’s a penalty for the Magpies.
Brighton in possession
Newcastle very rarely go without Bruno Guimaraes, who is starting on the bench as he’s only done in cup games this year.
That’s affected their midfield a little but the front is active. The Seagulls have controlled the ball as Carlos Baleba in particular in showing why Brighton have attached a big price tag to his name.
0-0 into the 18th minute.
Newcastle lineup
Dubrabka, Livramento, Burn, Schar, Trippier, Tonali, Miley, Joelinton, Barnes, Gordon, Isak
Brighton lineup
Verbruggen, Lamptey, Webster, Van Hecke, Estupinan, Baleba, Rutter, Hinshelwood, Mitoma, Minteh, Pedro.
Newcastle vs Brighton preview
Not counting Championship division titles, Newcastle have not won a domestic cup since the days of Jackie Milburn, beating Manchester City in the 1954-55 final. They face Liverpool for the League Cup Final later this month.
Brighton last reached a final in the 1982-83 FA Cup, their only domestic final appearance since beginning play in 1901.
The Seagulls have won four-straight games in all competitions including their Feb. 8 win over Chelsea in the fourth round of this tournament. Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has his men just a point behind sixth-place Newcastle, who beat them at St. James’ Park earlier this season. The two sides meet in Week 35 of the Premier League season.
Newcastle team news, focus
OUT: Jamaal Lascelles (knee| QUESTIONABLE: Sven Botman (knee), Joelinton (knee), Alexander Isak (groin)
Brighton team news, focus
OUT: Lewis Dunk (abdominal), Igor Julio (hamstring), Jason Steele (shoulder), James Milner (thigh), Ferdi Kadioglu (toe), Joel Veltman (ankle)
Newcastle vs Brighton prediction
Newcastle have some big potential absences and will not be risking any of them unnecessarily with the League Cup Final just two weeks away. But St. James’ Park is a difficult place for visitors in cup ties, and the Magpies will count on that to help level out any personnel disadvantages. This should be a water-tight affair, and may require penalties. Newcastle 1-1 (3-4 pens) Brighton.
