Match statistics snapshot
- Newcastle created the clearer chances on xG (2.22 vs 1.37, Δ 0.85).
- Newcastle fired more attempts (18 vs 15 shots).
- Newcastle was more accurate in front of goal (39% on target vs 27%).
Shot volume, box entries, and chance quality — who threatened the goal more.
| Newcastle | Statistic | Brighton |
|---|---|---|
| 2.22Lead | Expected goals (xG) | 1.37 |
| 3 | Offsides | 1Lead |
| 12Lead | Shots inside the box | 10 |
| 5Lead |
| Shots off target |
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| 4 |
| 7Lead | Shots on target | 4 |
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| 6Lead | Shots outside the box | 5 |
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| 18Lead | Total shots | 15 |
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How each side moved the ball and shared control of the match.
| Newcastle | Statistic | Brighton |
|---|---|---|
| 56%Lead | Ball possession | 44% |
| 86%Lead | Pass accuracy | 84% |
| 485Lead | Accurate passes | 378 |
| 567Lead | Total passes | 452 |
Dead-ball situations that can swing momentum and territory.
| Newcastle | Statistic | Brighton |
|---|---|---|
| 8Lead | Corner kicks | 4 |
Blocks, saves, and how much danger was actually allowed.
| Newcastle | Statistic | Brighton |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Blocked shots | 7Lead |
| 3 | Goalkeeper saves | 7Lead |
Physical intensity and referee involvement — fouls and cards.
| Newcastle | Statistic | Brighton |
|---|---|---|
| 9Lead | Fouls | 16 |
| Red cards | ||
| 3Lead | Yellow cards | 4 |