Newcastle face Brighton in an FA Cup fifth round tie at St. James’ Park today. The Magpies will hope to continue a second domestic cup journey with a win. Newcastle have a date at Wembley for the Carabao Cup finals against Liverpool in two weeks.
Newcastle are coming off a defeat at Anfield in mid-week. However, they were without star striker Alexander Isak who returns today along with midfielder Joelinton. Newcastle are close to being at full strength.
This is the team Eddie Howe has selected with quite a few changes.
Up for the cup! ? pic.twitter.com/YWanrAhEAn
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) March 2, 2025
Here is who Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has named. Yankuba Minteh gets the start at St. James’ Park.
TEAM NEWS! ? Here's our starting XI to face Newcastle in the FA Cup. ?? pic.twitter.com/SswW4NCp2Z
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) March 2, 2025
Howay The Lads!
863 comments so far
jimiley
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Comment #121Is there a place in quarters against crap teams on offer here?
davetoon
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Comment #122We have been so wasteful in possession. Need to make more of this domination or we will get caught out
RUNAWAY777
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Comment #123School kids could pass the ball better then this lot but this is what you with no new player brought in f..k PSR just the players .
IITianToon
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Comment #124We look so tired.. not one pass proper. I thought as the sason went on we will look fitter since we arent in Europe?
jimiley
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Comment #125Apart from the Arsenal games we have been consistent. We are getting to accept it without any excuses which is refreshing
Lee Charnley Bunga Party
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Comment #126This game would be better played indoors the crowd is shocking
JaveaToon
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Comment #127Gordon red carded
davetoon
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Comment #128WTF?? Red for what??
jane
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Comment #129definite red card
IITianToon
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Comment #130Gorddon hang your head in shame. Out of final?
IrishRob
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Comment #131That’s never a red. Does that m3an he misses the final now?
davetoon
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Comment #132He just went to push him away. What a load of bollocks
Lee Charnley Bunga Party
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Comment #133Pretty much just summed up Gordon’s game
Too busy diving and then lashed out
davetoon
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Comment #134Now Isak off. From bad to worse
lukes26
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Comment #135unlucky really. but it was a red. I think he meant to shove him in the chest, but van hecke was falling
catchy in norway
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Comment #136Wow, just Wow
IrishRob
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Comment #137Said it would happen. We havent had an injury in ages that’s significant all of a sudden 3 major players could now be out for the final
IITianToon
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Comment #138Leyt’s see who has the balls and the bottle to stick through.
JohnJ
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Comment #139How many games will Gordon miss?
IrishRob
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Comment #140I think that’s that as far as the Fa cup is concerned.
We aint winning this now with 10 men amd no isak
davetoon
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Comment #141Shame there is extra time
IrishRob
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Comment #1423 john
Optimistic geordie
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Comment #143Disgusting red card once again a player let’s down the team same stupid decision making 2 years ago with pope against Liverpool fkr
jimiley
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Comment #144No shots second half. Hmm.
IITianToon
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Comment #145Also where is the crowd? They seem to have given up more than the players.
jimiley
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Comment #1463 games
davetoon
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Comment #147Barnes is gonna have to pull something out for the league cup final. Unless Eddie plays Big Joe on the left
jimiley
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Comment #148A final coming up so let’s see how we can phook it up.
Let’s chuck some injuries in
IrishRob
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Comment #149An appeal won’t work either because if it’s a red it won’t be downgraded to a 1 match ban because straight red is auto 3 ban.
And there isn’t enough evidence to suggest it wasn’t a red. Even though it was very harsh.
There is no hope in the appeal.
Gordon keeps up his tradition of missing the finals.
Pity because I’m the biggest games he shows up. He would gave been electric id bet.
JohnJ
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Comment #150Does that mean he misses the game At Wembley?
IITianToon
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Comment #151@Rob
” think that’s that as far as the Fa cup is concerned.
We aint winning this now with 10 men amd no isak”
Amazing ffan spirit when its still 1-1.. bravo! Looks like many of the fans at SJP agree.. opposite of a cauldron cup atmosphere.
JaveaToon
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Comment #152Haha Brighton down to 10
davetoon
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Comment #153Yes, well done Murph, won that yellow
IrishRob
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Comment #154That’s a bit of luck
RUNAWAY777
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Comment #155F…king season is over so glad I leave this country for good in July friend up the road takening my season over for next years done 45 years hopping for some silver wear .
Toonces
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Comment #156Gordon hasn’t been at it for a while. Something off.
But club should appeal this red. He gave a shove, yes did contact the head but it wasn’t a punch.
Don’t care if it’s deemed frivolous and he gets an extra game because the next 3 matches are important.
Now lamptey off! 10 on 10
lukes26
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Comment #157why take off Isak if this going to penalties? Isak is the best penalty taker Newcastle have
take off anyone else really
IITianToon
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Comment #158Come ON.. lets go. Callum please play some part.
Not another deJong
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Comment #159I hope Wilson doesn’t continue to think he can run with the ball for the full length of the pitch.
JohnJ
Mar 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Comment #16010 against 10 now!