Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

The full-time whistle blows at the Amex Stadium as Brighton defeat Newcastle United 2-1. After a bright start from the Magpies, it was the hosts who took the lead after Rutter's through ball allowed Welbeck to chip Pope for Brighton's opener. The Seagulls started the second half strongly and were unfortunate not to extend their lead after Ayari saw his close-range effort fly whiskers past the right-hand post. The Magpies began to apply pressure on the Brighton goal and were eventually rewarded through Woltemade's exquisite backheel into the bottom-left corner of the net. Eddie Howe's side searched for a second, but it was Brighton who managed to score the winner after Welbeck thumped in an 18-yard effort into the bottom-left corner of the goal. The result means Brighton move up to ninth in the Premier League table with 12 points, with Newcastle dropping to 12th. The hosts created plenty of chances in front of goal which was reflected through an xG of 1.03. Meanwhile, the visitors generated a slightly higher xG of 1.39. Brighton will now turn their attention to Manchester United in the Premier League next week, while Eddie Howe's side host Benfica in matchday three of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. Thanks for reading and take care!

FULL-TIME: BRIGHTON 2-1 NEWCASTLE UNITED

YELLOW! Burn receives the first yellow card of the game for dissent.

SAVE! Barnes finds space on the left flank before delivering a cross to the Brighton six-yard area. Woltemade connects with the ball, but Van Hecke does enough to force the header wide of the left-hand post.

WIDE! Newcastle think they have levelled it again, but Thiaw sees his six-yard header fly whiskers past the left-hand post!

We will have six minutes of additional time at the end of the second half.

The second Brighton change sees Welbeck come off for Kostoulas. The former Arsenal forward receives a standing ovation from the home supporters.

Fabian Hurzeler makes a double substitution. The first change sees Minteh replaced by Coppola.

BLOCK! Woltemade thinks he has his second of the game, but Van Hecke makes a crucial block from six-yards out. It was good work from Murphy on the right flank, who headed the ball down to the Germany international.

Eddie Howe makes a substitution as Guimaraes comes off for Osula.