Home»Newcastle United v Brighton Hove Albion 27-Aug-16
Newcastle United made it three straight Championship wins to end Brighton's unbeaten start to the season. Captain Jamaal Lascelles headed the Magpies in front from Matt Ritchie's free-kick before Yoan Gouffran hit the bar with a 25-yard shot. Anthony Knockaert struck the woodwork for the visitors but they were reduced to 10 men when Sam Baldock was sent off for two yellow cards. Jonjo Shelvey then curled in a free-kick to wrap up a comfortable win.