Brighton & Hove Albion confirmed their Premier League status for next season following a goalless draw with Newcastle United.
Brighton's first big chance fell to Leandro Trossard, who forced a low save from Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on 28 minutes.
Dwight Gayle came close for the visitors, but glanced a header on to the roof of the net in first-half stoppage time.
Adam Webster' long-range strike worked Dubravka and Trossard shot over, before Magpies' substitute Andy Carroll headed a glorious chance wide from inside the six-yard area late on.
The draw lifts Brighton on to 38 points, seven more than 18th-placed Aston Villa, who have two matches to play.
A fifth match without a win leaves Newcastle 13th with 44 points.
See: Brighton report | Newcastle report
Next fixtures
Brighton: 26 Jul v Burnley (A)
Newcastle: 26 Jul v Liverpool (H)
| Position Pos | Club | Played Pl | GD | Points Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 |
Brighton & Hove Albion
BHA
|
38 | -15 | 41 |
| 16 |
West Ham United
WHU
|
38 | -13 | 39 |
| 17 |
Aston Villa
AVL
|
38 | -26 | 35 |
| 18 |
Bournemouth
BOU
|
38 | -25 | 34 |
| 19 |
Watford
WAT
|
38 | -28 | 34 |
Next fixtures
Brighton: 26 July v Burnley (A)
Newcastle: 26 July v Liverpool (H)
