Newcastle United vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - News - May 02, 2026

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Harvey Barnes - Scores one goal off bench Barnes scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Brighton.

Impact Barnes came off the bench in the second half of Saturday's 3-1 win over Brighton and delivered the decisive contribution, scoring with a powerful strike from the edge of the box that flew in under the crossbar in stoppage time to seal the result. The English winger replaced Jacob Murphy and immediately added directness down the left, making his presence felt in the final stages as his side protected their lead under sustained Brighton pressure. Barnes has now scored six Premier League goals this season across 34 appearances, with his late contribution helping end a five-match losing run.

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Jack Hinshelwood - Scores one goal Hinshelwood scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Newcastle United.

Impact Hinshelwood reduced the deficit in Saturday's 3-1 defeat at St James' Park, linking up smartly with Danny Welbeck in the second half before driving into the area and firing a composed left-footed finish past Nick Pope to make it 2-1 and spark a frantic spell where his side pushed hard for an equalizer. The English midfielder remained active throughout, attempting four shots with three on target. Hinshelwood has now scored three Premier League goals this season across 24 appearances, establishing himself as one of the most progressive young midfielders in the division in his second full top-flight campaign.

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Danny Welbeck - Delivers one assist in loss Welbeck assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Newcastle United.

Impact Welbeck played a decisive creative role in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Newcastle United, providing the assist for Jack Hinshelwood's goal in the second half with a sharp combination in the area that opened up the Newcastle defense and kept Brighton's hopes of a comeback alive. The English forward remained a persistent physical presence throughout his time on the pitch, attempting two shots and adding one key pass. Welbeck has now contributed 13 goals and one assist across 34 Premier League appearances this season, continuing to perform at a high level despite turning 36 in November and establishing himself as one of the most experienced attacking contributors in his side's squad.

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Bruno Guimaraes - Provides one assist in victory Guimaraes assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Brighton.

Impact Guimaraes played a key creative role in Saturday's 3-1 win over Brighton, delivering the precise corner in the first half that Dan Burn headed home with ease for his side's second goal, underlining the Brazilian's importance to his team's set-piece threat. The midfielder was replaced by Jacob Ramsey in the closing stages as coach Eddie Howe managed his fitness following a recent hamstring issue, finishing with one key pass and composed distribution throughout his time on the pitch. Guimaraes has now registered five assists and nine goals in 26 Premier League appearances this season and has been central to his side's midfield in their strongest performances, with his return to fitness proving timely as they push for a European place.

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Dan Burn - Scores header Burn scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win against Brighton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 53rd minute.

Impact Burn marked his 150th Premier League appearance for The Toon in style in Saturday's 3-1 win over Brighton, rising highest to head home Bruno Guimaraes' corner with ease in the first half for his side's second goal against his former club, with Brighton's backline unable to deal with the set-piece threat. The defender was composed throughout the 90 minutes and won the majority of his aerial duels as his side kept Brighton at bay for large spells, while adding two tackles, one interception and six clearances. Burn has now recorded one goal and two assists in 26 Premier League appearances this season.

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