Newcastle United are hoping to earn a first win over Brighton & Hove Albion at the seventh attempt.
The Seagulls will hope to bounce back from a 3-1 loss to Chelsea and stretch their record on the road, having not lost in seven matches.
Team news
Matthew Longstaff (thigh), Fabian Schar (shoulder) and Martin Dubravka (heel) are ruled out for Newcastle.
Allan Saint-Maximin is available while Sunday comes too soon for Paul Dummett (lack of match fitness). Dwight Gayle (knee) remains a long-term absentee.
Brighton's Adam Lallana (knock) returned to training on Friday and faces a late fitness test. Ben White (knock) will be assessed while Dale Stephens is expected to be available.
Did you know?
Callum Wilson and Jeff Hendrick each have the chance to be only the second player to score in their first two PL matches for Newcastle, after Les Ferdinand.
Newcastle have not won their opening home matches in any of their last six Premier League campaigns (D2 L4).
Brighton are unbeaten in all six of their previous PL meetings with Newcastle (W2 D4), keeping five clean sheets.
They are also unbeaten in their last seven Premier League away matches (W2 D5). No other side is on a longer current run on the road.
Match officials
Referee: Kevin Friend. Assistants: Simon Beck, Adrian Holmes. Fourth official: Robert Jones. VAR: Craig Pawson. Assistant VAR: Dan Robathan.
