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Brighton team news: Predicted XI vs Newcastle as late Mitoma and Veltman calls loom

Brighton will be keen to hit the ground running following the recent international break.

17.10.25, 10:33 Updated 22.05.26, 14:52 3 Minute Read

Charlie Parker-Turner

Charlie Parker-Turner

Brighton are set to host Newcastle at the Amex on Saturday. The Seagulls will be hoping to bounce back from their 1-1 draw with Wolves before the international break. Eddie Howe’s Newcastle, meanwhile, will be looking to win their first away match of the 2025/26 Premier League season. 

Both sides have relatively healthy squads heading into this match. However, thigh injuries to Brajan Gruda and Diego Gomez during the international break won’t allow Fabian Hurzeler to use the same starting XI he put out against Wolves. With that in mind, let’s take a look at how Brighton are likely to line up against Newcastle… 

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