Brighton v Newcastle - story of the match

Hemed's second Premier League goal sealed the Seagulls' triumph as boss Chris Hughton finally got the better of former club Newcastle.

Brighton moved 13th in the table with their second win of the campaign, hitting back after losing at Bournemouth in first the Premier League then the Carabao Cup.

TWEET OF THE MATCH

"20 - Tomer Hemed has had a hand in 20 goals in his last 23 league starts at the Amex Stadium for Brighton (15 goals, five assists). Source" - @OptaJoe.

STAR MAN

Hemed. The Israel forward's clinical finish proved the difference between the two sides on a day of precious few gilt-edged opportunities. Where Joselu failed with Newcastle's clear opening, Hemed did not.

MOMENT OF THE MATCH

Hemed hooked home after Dale Stephens headed down a smart Brighton free-kick, firing into the roof of the net and leaving Rob Elliot helpless.

STAT OF THE DAY

Brighton manager Hughton secured his first win against old club Newcastle at the seventh time of asking.

RATINGS

Brighton

Matthew Ryan 7 (out of 10)

Bruno (capt) 8

Shane Duffy 6

Lewis Dunk 7

Markus Suttner 7

Anthony Knockaert 6

Dale Stephens 8

Davy Propper 6

Solly March 7

Pascal Gross 8

Tomer Hemed 9

Substitutes

Jamie Murphy (for Knockaert, 79) 6

Newcastle

Rob Elliot 5

DeAndre Yedlin 5

Jamaal Lascelles (capt) 6

Ciaran Clark 6

Chancel Mbemba 6

Isaac Hayden 5

Mikel Merino 7

Matt Ritchie 5

Ayoze Perez 5

Christian Atsu 6

Joselu 4

Substitutes

Jonjo Shelvey (for Hayden, 67) 7

Dwight Gayle (for Joselu, 70) 6

Jesus Gamez (for Mbemba, 82) 6

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