St. James’ Park, 2nd May 2026 – Newcastle United produced a dominant first-half display and weathered a second-half Brighton resurgence to claim a 3-1 win in Premier League Round 35. Goals from W. Osula, D. Burn, and a stoppage-time strike from H. Barnes sealed the three points, despite J. Hinshelwood pulling one back for the Seagulls.
Match Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premier League – Round 35 |
| Match | Newcastle United vs Brighton |
| Vanue | St. James’ Park |
| Date | 02 May 2026 |
| Time | 03:00 PM |
| Half-Time | 2 – 0 |
| Final Score | 3 – 1 |
First Half: Newcastle in Complete Control
The Magpies could not have asked for a better start. In the 12th minute, W. Osula opened the scoring with a composed finish, sending the St. James’ Park crowd into celebration and giving Newcastle a 1-0 lead.
Just 12 minutes later, the home side doubled their advantage. In the 24th minute, defender D. Burn fittingly scoring against his former club rose highest or finished from close range to make it 2-0. Brighton looked shell-shocked, and Newcastle controlled the remainder of the half with ease, going into the break with a commanding two-goal cushion.
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Second Half: Brighton Pull One Back
Brighton emerged from the tunnel with renewed intent. Their pressure finally paid off in the 60th minute when J. Hinshelwood found the net, reducing the deficit to 2-1. Suddenly, the Seagulls believed a comeback was possible, and the game became a tense, end-to-end affair.
Newcastle, however, held their nerve. The Magpies’ defense tightened, and Brighton’s attempts to find an equalizer were repeatedly repelled. As the clock ticked into stoppage time, the visitors committed numbers forward in search of a dramatic leveller but that left space at the back.
Goal Scorers
| Time (Min) | Team | Scorer |
|---|---|---|
| 12′ | Newcastle | W. Osula |
| 24′ | Newcastle | D. Burn |
| 60′ | Brighton | J. Hinshelwood |
| 90+6′ | Newcastle | H. Barnes |
Deep into added time, in the 90+6th minute, H. Barnes delivered the knockout blow. The winger capitalized on a counter-attack to fire home Newcastle’s third goal, making it 3-1 and extinguishing any remaining hope for Brighton. The final whistle blew moments later, confirming a hard-fought victory for Eddie Howe’s men.
What This Means
For Newcastle United, this victory continues their push for European qualification. The ability to score early, absorb pressure, and finish the game emphatically in stoppage time demonstrates the maturity and resilience that has defined their season. The three goals from three different scorers also highlights their attacking depth.
For Brighton & Hove Albion, there are positives to take from the second-half response, particularly Hinshelwood’s goal. However, conceding twice in the first half and again in the 96th minute will frustrate manager Roberto De Zerbi (or his successor). The Seagulls showed fight but ultimately left St. James’ Park with nothing to show for their efforts.
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