2021/22
Matchweek 28
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Fraser and Schar secure Newcastle a fifth win in six

Quickfire first-half goals from Ryan Fraser and Fabian Schar earned Newcastle United a fifth win in six matches as they beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 at St James’ Park.

Fraser put the hosts ahead on 12 minutes when he reacted quickest after Jacob Murphy’s dink came back off a post.

Schar doubled Newcastle's lead two minutes later by powerfully heading in Fraser's cross.

Brighton had started well and were initially frustrated in their attempts to get back into the match as Martin Dubravka saved Danny Welbeck's header.

Lewis Dunk headed in a Pascal Gross corner on 55 minutes as the visitors threatened a second-half comeback.

But they were denied by Dubravka, who kept out another Dunk effort and an attempt from Leandro Trossard.

Newcastle's eight-match unbeaten run keeps them 14th with 28 points, five behind 13th-placed Brighton.

See: Newcastle report | Brighton report

Next fixtures

Newcastle: 10 Mar v Southampton (A)
Brighton: 12 Mar v Liverpool (H)

Match officials

Referee: Martin Atkinson. Assistants: Constantine Hatzidakis, James Mainwaring. Fourth official: Chris Kavanagh. VAR: Lee Mason. Assistant VAR: Richard West.

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Match officials

Referee: Martin Atkinson

Assistants: Constantine Hatzidakis, James Mainwaring

Fourth Official: Chris Kavanagh

VAR: Lee Mason

Assistant VAR: Richard West

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      Season So Far

      Newcastle
       
      Brighton

      Top Player Stats

        Match Stats

        Newcastle
         
        Brighton

        Head-to-Head

        Newcastle
        Total Wins
        2
        Home
        2
        Away
        0
        Brighton
        Total Wins
        5
        Home
        3
        Away
        2

        Played

        14

        Draws 7

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