Match report

Brighton Stuns Newcastle 2-1 in FA Cup Thriller

Newcastle
Newcastle
1–2
AET
Brighton
Brighton
Mar 2, 2025

Brighton pulled off a stunning comeback against Newcastle in an intense FA Cup match. After falling behind to A. Isak's penalty, Brighton fought back with goals from Y. Minteh and D. Welbeck to secure the victory.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Newcastle 1–2 Brighton
  • • A. Isak scored a penalty for Newcastle at minute 22.
  • • Y. Minteh equalized for Brighton with an assist from João Pedro at minute 44.
  • • D. Welbeck secured the win for Brighton with a goal in extra time (minute 114).
  • • Newcastle's Anthony Gordon was sent off for violent conduct at minute 83.

Lineups

Newcastle

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Dúbravka (G)
  • 2 K. Trippier (D)
  • 5 F. Schär (D)
  • 33 D. Burn (D)
  • 21 T. Livramento (D)
  • 67 L. Miley (M)
  • 8 S. Tonali (M)
  • 7 Joelinton (M)
  • 11 H. Barnes (F)
  • 14 A. Isak (F)
  • 10 A. Gordon (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 J. Willock
  • 39 Bruno Guimarães
  • 23 J. Murphy
  • 13 M. Targett
  • 9 C. Wilson
  • 18 W. Osula
  • 17 E. Krafth
  • 36 S. Longstaff
  • 22 N. Pope

Brighton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Verbruggen (G)
  • 2 T. Lamptey (D)
  • 29 J. van Hecke (D)
  • 4 A. Webster (D)
  • 30 P. Estupiñán (D)
  • 20 C. Baleba (M)
  • 41 J. Hinshelwood (M)
  • 17 Y. Minteh (M)
  • 14 G. Rutter (M)
  • 22 K. Mitoma (M)
  • 9 João Pedro (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 D. Gómez
  • 8 B. Gruda
  • 18 D. Welbeck
  • 27 M. Wieffer
  • 7 S. March
  • 11 S. Adingra
  • 26 Y. Ayari
  • 16 E. Cashin
  • 37 T. McGill

Timeline

  1. Newcastle
    22' Newcastle Goal · Penalty
    A. Isak
  2. Brighton
    29' Brighton Card · Yellow Card
    T. Lamptey

    Foul

  3. Brighton
    35' Brighton Card · Yellow Card
    A. Webster

    Foul

  4. Newcastle
    36' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    Joelinton

    Foul

  5. Brighton
    44' Brighton Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Minteh · Assist: João Pedro
  6. Brighton
    45'+2 Brighton Card · Yellow Card
    C. Baleba

    Foul

  7. Newcastle
    56' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Joelinton · On: J. Willock
  8. Newcastle
    56' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Miley · On: Bruno Guimaraes
  9. Newcastle
    57' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Barnes · On: J. Murphy
  10. Newcastle
    69' Newcastle subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Trippier · On: Matt Targett
  11. Brighton
    69' Brighton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Baleba · On: D. Gomez
  12. Brighton
    69' Brighton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Minteh · On: B. Gruda
  13. Brighton
    80' Brighton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Rutter · On: D. Welbeck
  14. Brighton
    80' Brighton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Estupinan · On: Mats Wieffer
  15. Newcastle
    83' Newcastle Card · Red Card
    Anthony Gordon

    Violent conduct

  16. Newcastle
    86' Newcastle subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Isak · On: C. Wilson
  17. Brighton
    90'+1 Brighton Card · Yellow Card
    T. Lamptey

    Foul

  18. Brighton
    90'+1 Brighton Card · Red Card
    T. Lamptey

    Foul

  19. Brighton
    90'+1 Brighton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Mitoma · On: S. March
  20. Newcastle
    90'+5 Newcastle Var · Goal cancelled
    Fabian Schär
  21. Brighton
    92' Brighton Card · Yellow Card
    D. Gomez

    Foul

  22. Brighton
    114' Brighton Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Welbeck · Assist: S. March

Match Stats

Stat Newcastle Brighton
Fouls 13 17
Pass Accuracy 83% 81%
Offsides 5 0
Red Cards 1 1
Total Shots 15 21
Corners 6 5
Total Passes 534 604
Yellow Cards 1 5
Blocked Shots 4 10
Shots on Target 5 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 441 492
Shots Inside Box 9 12
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 6 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Brighton leveled the game through Y. Minteh's well-taken goal in the first half, which provided momentum heading into halftime.
  • ▸ D. Welbeck's late extra-time goal was crucial as it sealed Brighton's victory and their progression in the FA Cup.