Brighton & Hove Albion is a club that Newcastle United just can’t seem to solve. They’ve won only twice in the last 15 (D7L6) across all competitions against them.
The Seagulls have already won 1-0 at St. James Park (in a Premier League fixture) earlier this season, so they will probably strongly fancy their chances on Sunday in FA Cup competition.
FA Cup 5th Round FYIs
Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Fun Fact: Newcastle have progressed from their last nine FA Cup 5th round ties. The last time they were eliminated at this stage was 1992-93.
Kick: Sun. March 2, 1:45pm, St. James Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
Newcastle United Preview Material: Team News Starting XI Prediction
We do not think that Alexander Isak will be ready/fully 100% match fit for this one, or even if he is, Eddie Howe may not want to risk him here.
The Newcastle boss has been very vocal about playing it conservative with their star striker.
Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Martin Dubravka; Tino Livramento, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn, Lewis Hall; Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali, Lewis Miley; Jacob Murphy, Callum Wilson, Anthony Gordon
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