How to watch today's Newcastle United vs Brighton FA Cup game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Newcastle will take on Brighton in the fifth round of the FA Cupat St James' Park on Sunday.

The hosts are heading into this fixture on the back of a defeat at the hands of Liverpool and will be hoping they can recover from that performance with a win here. It won't be easy, though, as Brighton will be confident of picking up what could very well be their fifth win in a row across all competitions.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

How to watch Newcastle vs Brighton online - TV channels & live streams

ESPN+

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Newcastle vs Brighton kick-off time

FA Cup - FA Cup

St James' Park

The match will be played at St James' Park on Sunday, with kick-off at 8.45 am ET for fans in the US.

Team news & squads

Newcastle United vs Brighton lineups

Newcastle United

4-3-3

Formation

4-2-3-1

BHA

1

M. Dubravka

2

K. Trippier

21

V. Livramento

5

F. Schaer

33

D. Burn

7

Joelinton

67

L. Miley

8

S. Tonali

11

H. Barnes

10

A. Gordon

14

A. Isak

1

B. Verbruggen

30

P. Estupinan

4

A. Webster

2

T. Lamptey

29

J. van Hecke

17

Y. Minteh

20

C. Baleba

22

K. Mitoma

14

G. Rutter

41

J. Hinshelwood

9

J. Pedro

4-2-3-1

BHA

NEW

-Line up

• 1

  M. Dubravka

• 2

  K. Trippier

  69’

• 21

  V. Livramento

• 5

  F. Schaer

• 33

  D. Burn

• 7

  Joelinton

  36’

  56’

• 67

  L. Miley

  56’

• 8

  S. Tonali

• 11

  H. Barnes

  56’

• 10

  A. Gordon

  83’

• 14

  A. Isak

  22’

  86’

Substitutes

• 36

  S. Longstaff

• 9

  C. Wilson

  86’

• 22

  N. Pope

• 17

  E. Krafth

• 28

  J. Willock

  56’

• 39

  B. Guimaraes

  56’

• 18

  W. Osula

• 13

  M. Targett

  69’

• 23

  J. Murphy

  56’

Manager

• E. Howe

BHA

-Line up

• 1

  B. Verbruggen

• 30

  P. Estupinan

  80’

• 4

  A. Webster

  35’

• 2

  T. Lamptey

  29’

  90’ + 1’

• 29

  J. van Hecke

• 17

  Y. Minteh

  44’

  69’

• 20

  C. Baleba

  45’ + 2’

  69’

• 22

  K. Mitoma

  90’ + 1’

• 14

  G. Rutter

  80’

• 41

  J. Hinshelwood

• 9

  J. Pedro

  44’

Substitutes

• 18

  D. Welbeck

  80’

  114’

• 25

  D. Gomez

  69’

  92’

• 27

  M. Wieffer

  80’

• 7

  S. March

  90’ + 1’

  114’

• 16

  E. Cashin

• 26

  Y. Ayari

• 38

  T. McGill

• 8

  B. Gruda

  69’

• 11

  S. Adingra

Manager

• F. Hurzeler

Newcastle team news

Newcastle United face injury concerns ahead of their FA Cup clash with Brighton, with striker Alexander Isak’s availability uncertain due to a groin issue that kept him out against Liverpool.

Manager Eddie Howe has also been monitoring Sven Botman and Joelinton, both recovering from knee injuries, though there is optimism regarding their potential return.

Jamaal Lascelles remains sidelined with a long-term injury, leaving Newcastle slightly short in defence.

Brighton team news

Brighton will be without several key players, with Lewis Dunk, Joel Veltman, Igor Julio, James Milner, Ferdi Kadioglu, and Jason Steele all unavailable.

Backup goalkeeper Carl Rushworth is cup-tied, though Bart Verbruggen was expected to start regardless.

Brighton head coach Fabian Hürzeler confirmed that no new injuries have emerged since their win over Bournemouth, meaning the squad remains unchanged for their trip to St. James' Park.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

NEW

Last 5 matches

BHA

2

Wins

1

Draw

2

Wins

• Newcastle United

  0

  -

  1

  Brighton

• Newcastle United

  1

  -

  1

  Brighton

• Brighton

  3

  -

  1

  Newcastle United

• Brighton

  1

  -

  2

  Newcastle United

• Newcastle United

  4

  -

  1

  Brighton

8

Goals scored

7

Games over 2.5 goals

3/5

Both teams scored

4/5

Standings

Useful links

• FA Cup news
• Brighton team page
• Newcastle United team page
• Soccer on TV in the US
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