Newcastle United have not scored from open play since the 3-1 defeat to Fulham at Craven Cottage on September 21. They have not scored a non-penalty goal at SJP since September 1. Ouch. This, after a well-documented summer of transfer struggles that threatens to rear its head once again following Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion.

NEWCASTLE – Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe was disappointed by how his side conceded the only goal of the game to Brighton & Hove Albion on Oct 19 as Danny Welbeck’s first-half strike gave the visitors all three points in their English Premier League clash.

Newcastle's lack of goals was again exposed as they were beaten 1-0 by Brighton at St James' Park, but Eddie Howe insists he will not make 'snap decisions' in the transfer market

Eddie Howe post-match reaction to Newcastle's defeat to Brighton.

Newcastle United are unbeaten so far at home this season and have tasted just one defeat in all competitions, coming at Craven Cottage against Fulham last month. Eddie Howe ’s side currently sit 7th in the table and know a win today would see them end the day above their visitors.

Newcastle were beaten 1-0 on Saturday via Danny Welbeck's winner for the Seagulls.

Newcastle United suffered just their second defeat of the 2024-25 Premier League season after Danny Welbeck's first-half strike was enough to put the visitors ahead and seal all three points for Brighton at St James' Park.

Eddie Howe has defended Alexander Isak after the striker missed several chances in Newcastle United’s 1-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion.

Newcastle United return to Premier League action on Saturday as they host Brighton & Hove Albion at St James’ Park for the first match following the latest international break. Both teams are level on points (12) sitting 6th and 7th in the Premier League table through the first seven games of the season.