Newcastle 3-1 Brighton, English Premier League 2025-26: Magpies Survive Scare To End Losing Run

Newcastle United sealed a 3-1 win over Brighton in front of a packed St. James' Park crowd on Saturday, ending their four-game losing streak in the English Premier League 2025-26. The hosts started brightly, taking the lead in the 12th minute when William Osula found the back of the net. Just over ten minutes later, Dan Burn doubled the advantage with a header in the 24th minute, putting the Magpies in control. Brighton, however, pulled one back after the hour mark when Jack Hinshelwood struck from close range. Newcastle held firm against the onslaught, and Harvey Barnes sealed the win with a superb finish in the 96th minute.

Updated on: 3 May 2026 12:08 pm

Published at: 3 May 2026 12:08 pm

Newcastle Vs Brighton Brentford Premier League soccer-William Osula

Newcastle United's William Osula celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during their English Premier League soccer match against Brighton & Hove Albion in Newcastle, England. | Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA via AP

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Newcastle Vs Brighton Brentford Premier League soccer-Pascal Gross

Brighton and Hove Albion's Pascal Gross, left, and Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes battle for the ball during their English Premier League soccer match in Newcastle, England. | Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA via AP

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Newcastle Vs Brighton Brentford Premier League soccer-Dan Burn

Newcastle United's Dan Burn celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during their English Premier League soccer match against Brighton & Hove Albion in Newcastle, England. | Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA via AP

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Newcastle Vs Brighton Brentford Premier League soccer-Jacob Murphy

Newcastle United's Jacob Murphy, left, and Brighton and Hove Albion's Kaoru Mitoma battle for the ball during their English Premier League soccer match in Newcastle, England. | Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA via AP