Probable Lineups
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.
Missing Players
Newcastle
Brighton
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Robert Elliot | Out | 7.12 | |
Aleksandar Mitrovic | Out | 6.76 | |
Dwight Gayle | Out | 7.07 | |
Rolando Aarons | Out | 6.15 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Connor Goldson | Out | 6.76 | |
Solly March | Out | 6.81 | |
Liam Rosenior | Out | 6.83 |
Team News
Newcastle
Brighton
- Strikers Aleksandar Mitrovic and Dwight Gayle have been ruled out after both suffered concussion in separate incidents during the midweek League Cup win over Cheltenham.
- Rolando Aarons broke a bone in his foot in that game and could be missing for up to three months.
- Moussa Sissoko won't be selected while his future is up in the air, but DeAndre Yedlin could feature in the squad after signing from Tottenham.
- Centre-back Shane Duffy is set to make his Brighton debut after beating the registration deadline following his move from Blackburn.
- Bruno, who had been covering at centre-back, is required to return to full-back after Liam Rosenior was ruled out with an ankle injury sustained against Reading last weekend.
- Midfielder Dale Stephens is available after missing the last two matches, but centre-back Connor Goldson and winger Solly March are out until after the international break.
Fouls 22-13 Tackles 14-13. Fussy referee or cynical fouling by Newcastle mostly?
Lots of injuries for both sides
whats the situation with Sissoko