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Newcastle United

Alexander Isak missed the 2-0 loss at Liverpool in midweek due to injury, and Callum Wilson, who led the line at Anfield, may start again here despite only recently returning from injury.
William Osula, who registered a brace of a assists in the last round of the FA Cup, is also an attacking option for Eddie Howe.
Joelinton and Sven Botman are pushing to be fit here to gain precious minutes ahead of the EFL Cup final, leaving just Jamaal Lascelles as the home side's only confirmed absentee.
Brighton & Hove Albion

Carl Rushworth is ineligible for Brighton and with Jason Steele missing; Bart Verbruggen is set to continue between the sticks.
Joel Veltman's absence means Tariq Lamptey is set to start at right-back, with Pervis Estupinan featuring on the left.
Lewis Dunk, Igor Julio, James Milner and Ferdi Kadioglu are also absent for the Seagulls on Sunday.
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120+3'

This match has finally come to an end following extra-time.
120+2'

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle Utd) sends a cross into the box, but Bart Verbruggen comes off his line to gather the ball.
120+1'

An accurate pass to the edge of the box is well taken by Joe Willock (Newcastle Utd), whose instinctive shot towards goal flashes inches wide of the right post.
120'

Fabian Schar (Newcastle Utd) is obviously not following the Golden Rule: "Treat others as you want to be treated.“ He makes a bad challenge and leaves Anthony Taylor with no other option than to blow for a foul.
118'

What a chance that is! Dan Burn (Newcastle Utd) finds himself unmarked in a promising position after receiving a cross on the edge of the box and his attempt sails a whisker wide of the right post.
117'

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle Utd) whips in a cross from the corner, but Bart Verbruggen is well positioned and punches the ball away.
117'

Joe Willock (Newcastle Utd) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
116'

Neat passing move from Newcastle in order to create new attacking opportunities.
114'

Danny Welbeck (Brighton) receives a brilliant pass inside the box from Solly March, and beats the goalkeeper with a shot into the roof of the net. He makes it 1:2.
113'

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle Utd) receives a good pass and from just outside the box he unleashes a promising strike, but the shot is blocked by the defender.
113'

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle Utd) attempts to scoop the ball into the box over the defence, but one of the defending players makes a timely intervention.
111'

Anthony Taylor blows his whistle after Fabian Schar (Newcastle Utd) kicks an opponent's legs instead of the ball.
110'

The Brighton players are exchanging short passes in an attempt to create a shooting opportunity.
109'

Matt Targett (Newcastle Utd) does well to control a poor pass on the edge of the box then shoots towards the middle of the goal. Bart Verbruggen is out of position but leaps to make a brilliant save.
109'

Newcastle fail to score from a corner as Bart Verbruggen (Brighton) leaps to collect the ball.
108'

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle Utd) receives a good pass just outside the box, unleashes a strike from a promising position, but the shot is blocked by the defender.
107'

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle Utd) delivers a fine lofted cross into the penalty area, but it's cleared by an opposing player.
106'

Some great controlled play and passing from Newcastle. They are increasing their possession of the ball and trying to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.
106'

Everything is set for the start of the second period of extra-time.
106'

Anthony Taylor blows for the end of the first period of extra time.
105'

Joao Pedro (Brighton) gets to the rebound just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by one of the defending players.
103'

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle Utd) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
103'

Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton) trips an opposition player and Anthony Taylor signals a foul.
100'

Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton) pounces on a bouncing ball on the edge of the box, but sends his volley high over the bar.
100'

Solly March (Brighton) sends a lofted cross into the box which is headed clear.
100'

Brighton take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.
99'

Diego Gomez (Brighton) attempts to score with a first-time shot from the edge of the box. His effort towards the left post is saved by Martin Dubravka.
99'

The current number of fouls conceded by both teams is 11:15.
98'

Newcastle hold the ball and display nice passing from player to player.
94'

Fabian Schar (Newcastle Utd) jumps into a tackle and Anthony Taylor signals a foul.
93'

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle Utd) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence quickly intercepts the ball.
92'

Diego Gomez (Brighton) takes his opponent down and receives a yellow card from the referee.
91'

Brighton players are exchanging short passes with one another, waiting for the right moment to beat the opposition's defence.
91'

Referee Anthony Taylor has started the first period of extra time.
90+10'

The second half has just finished.
90+7'

A spell of possession for Newcastle in an attempt to control the game.
90+5'

The goal by Newcastle won't count as it has been disallowed due to offside on the advice of the video assistant referee!
90+4'

Wait! Referee Anthony Taylor has indicated he is going to review the Newcastle goal using VAR. It’s probably to see if there was an offside in the build-up.
90+3'

Fabian Schar (Newcastle Utd) wins the ball inside the penalty area after the free kick and scores with a precise shot inside the right post!
90+1'

A second caution from Anthony Taylor for Tariq Lamptey (Brighton) means that he has to leave the pitch early today. It's a red card.
90+1'

Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton) is substituted due to injury. Fabian Hurzeler gives a chance to Solly March.
90

6 additional min. will be played.
90'

Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
89'

Tariq Lamptey (Brighton) has a shot blocked, it rebounds back to him, but even on his second attempt he cannot hit the target. His effort goes well wide.
89'

Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton) strikes a powerful volley towards goal, but one of the defenders blocks his attempt.
88'

Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton) volleys the ball towards goal from the edge of the penalty box, but one of the defenders blocks his shot.
88'

The ball is out of play. Brighton win a corner kick.
87'

Tariq Lamptey (Brighton) produces a lovely chip pass into the box, but one of the opposition players cuts it out.
87'

Some neat passing and movement from Brighton as they ping around some short passes in order to create a new attacking opportunity.
86'

Eddie Howe has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Callum Wilson (Newcastle Utd) replacing Alexander Isak.
85'

The game is interrupted now, Alexander Isak (Newcastle Utd) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
83'

The game is interrupted as Anthony Gordon (Newcastle Utd) is sent off by the referee.
82'

Joe Willock (Newcastle Utd) skips past his man but can't keep the ball in play.
81'

Anthony Taylor interrupts the game for a tactical foul by Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton).
80'

Fabian Hurzeler prepares a substitution. Pervis Estupinan is replaced by Mats Wieffer (Brighton).
80'

Substitution. Danny Welbeck (Brighton) in, Georginio Rutter out.
79'

Brajan Gruda (Brighton) attempts an acrobatic volley on the edge of the box, but it's a wild effort and flies high over the bar.
77'

A pass by Joe Willock (Newcastle Utd) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end. The ball goes out of play and Brighton will have a goal kick.
77'

Diego Gomez (Brighton) gets the ball and drives a shot high over the bar from the edge of the area.
76'

The attendance is 51566.
75'

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle Utd) produces a dangerous lofted cross into the box which is intercepted.
74'

Brighton seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
74'

A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Brighton comes to nothing.
71'

A cross from a mid-range free kick, taken by Newcastle, is intercepted by one of the defenders.
70'

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle Utd) attempts to find some of his teammates with a dangerous pass from the edge of the box. The opponent's defence, however, intercepts the effort and clears the ball to safety.
69'

Kieran Trippier goes off the pitch and Matt Targett (Newcastle Utd) comes on.
69'

Here is a change. Yankuba Minteh is going off and Fabian Hurzeler gives the last tactical orders to Brajan Gruda (Brighton).
69'

It is time for a substitution. Diego Gomez (Brighton) is on for Carlos Baleba.
67'

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle Utd) takes the corner but fails to find any of his teammates.
67'

This shall not pass! Alexander Isak (Newcastle Utd) lines up a shot from the edge of the box and goes for goal, but the effort is well blocked by a defender.
65'

The defence had a hard time blocking out the strike from Georginio Rutter (Brighton). He didn't hesitate and finished from outside the box right after he had received a pass from his teammate.
63'

Newcastle have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
61'

Newcastle can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
60'

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle Utd) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Bart Verbruggen intercepts the ball.
60'

Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton) unleashed a monstrous piledriver. He controlled a pass, glanced up at goal and shot from the edge of the box. It could have been a difficult one for the keeper, but the ball fortunately hit one of the defenders and ball bounced away.
59'

The ratio of the ball possession is 40:60.
58'

Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton) plays a dangerous chip pass into the box in an attempt to set up one of his teammates, but the effort is intercepted by one of the defenders.
56'

The manager makes a subsitution with Jacob Murphy (Newcastle Utd) coming on for Harvey Barnes.
56'

Eddie Howe has decided to substitute Joelinton and he is replaced by Joe Willock (Newcastle Utd).
56'

The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle Utd) comes onto the pitch so that Lewis Miley can be given a rest.
55'

Joao Pedro (Brighton) finds himself some space just outside the box, collects a rebound and sends an effort in on goal. Martin Dubravka pulls off a fantastic reflex save to stop the ball going into the bottom right corner.
55'

Anthony Taylor blows his whistle and it's Alexander Isak (Newcastle Utd) who is penalised for an offensive foul. Good decision by the referee.
54'

Some patient build-up play from Brighton as they look to unlock the defence.
52'

Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton) fails to deliver a decent cross from a long-range free kick. The opposition's defence intercepts the effort.
51'

Anthony Taylor blows the whistle, Joelinton (Newcastle Utd) is penalised for a foul.
50'

Wonderful movement by Brighton. The players are holding possession, mostly exchanging one-touch passes. They control the pace of the game now.
47'

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle Utd) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
47'

Alexander Isak (Newcastle Utd) fails to pick a body out in the box with an over-hit chip pass.
46'

The ball is cleared after Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
46'

The referee blows his whistle to signal the start of the second half.
45+3'

The first half of today's match has just finished.
45+2'

Anthony Taylor shows a yellow card to Carlos Baleba (Brighton) for his blatant foul.
45

There will be a minimum of 2 min. of added time.
44'

Yankuba Minteh (Brighton) changes the scoreline after getting on the end of a brilliant pass and firing a precise shot that goes inside the right post!
43'

A long pass, executed by Joelinton (Newcastle Utd), missed the precision to reach his teammates. The referee and the linesman both signal a throw-in for Brighton.
41'

Valentino Livramento (Newcastle Utd) delivers a promising cross into the box, but it's cleared.
40'

A pass by Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end.
36'

Joelinton (Newcastle Utd) gives the referee no choice but to show him a yellow card.
35'

Adam Webster (Brighton) shouldn't be surprised it's a yellow from the ref, who cooled the situation down well.
35'

Tariq Lamptey (Brighton) serves up a nice cross, but Martin Dubravka punches the ball away.
35'

Brighton are seeing far more of the ball now.
33'

The assistant referee raises his flag and the referee blows his whistle. Alexander Isak (Newcastle Utd) puts the ball into the net, but he is flagged for offside.
31'

The corner is swung in but Brighton can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
31'

Yankuba Minteh (Brighton) attempts to find one of his teammates inside the box with a chip pass, but one of the defending players reacts superbly and intercepts the ball. The ball is out of play. Brighton will have a chance to score from a corner.
29'

What was Tariq Lamptey (Brighton) thinking? He will not get away with that. The referee shows him a yellow card.
28'

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle Utd) does well to control a poor pass on the edge of the box then shoots towards the right side of the goal. Bart Verbruggen is out of position but leaps to make a brilliant save.
26'

Alexander Isak (Newcastle Utd) is clearly in an offside position and the linesman raises his flag.
26'

A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Brighton.
22'

Goal! Alexander Isak (Newcastle Utd) puts the ball into the top left corner past the outstretched arm of Bart Verbruggen.
22'

Alexander Isak (Newcastle Utd) is heading towards the penalty spot to take it.
21'

Carlos Baleba (Brighton) carelessly slides into the feet of his opponent and he'll be lucky to avoid punishment. Anthony Taylor blows for the foul but keeps his cards in his pocket on this occasion.
21'

Referee Anthony Taylor sees the trip by Yankuba Minteh (Brighton) and doesn't hesitate to blow his whistle. The referee gives a penalty to Newcastle after a quick talk with the linesman, who had apparently seen the situation from a better perspective.
20'

Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton) collects a pass from the flank, looks up and fires in a goal-bound shot from the edge of the box which canons off a defender to safety.
19'

Handball by Joelinton (Newcastle Utd).
16'

Georginio Rutter (Brighton) gets on the end of a good pass and from mid-range he unleashes a decent strike, but the shot is blocked by the defender.
14'

Brighton are showcasing great team work and neat passing moves.
11'

Georginio Rutter (Brighton) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked.
9'

Newcastle failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
7'

Joao Pedro (Brighton) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away.
6'

The referee blows his whistle for a foul after Dan Burn (Newcastle Utd) overruns the ball during an attack and makes an aggressive challenge on his opponent.
5'

An opponent rises to his feet after being downed by Georginio Rutter (Brighton). Anthony Taylor saw the sliding tackle and blows for a foul.
4'

Alexander Isak (Newcastle Utd) picks up a lucky rebound inside the box from the clearance, beats an opponent but drills his shot inches over the bar.
3'

Alexander Isak (Newcastle Utd) meets a cross inside the box, but his header is blocked by an opposing player.
3'

Brighton hold possession of the ball and display neat passing from player to player. They are waiting for the right moment to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.
1'

Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
1'

The first half of this match is about to start.

Brighton will kick-off.

Anthony Taylor is introduced as the referee for today's match.

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