A frustrating night at St. James’ Park as Newcastle United suffer a 2-1 defeat to Brighton. Despite a strong start, the Magpies were undone by defensive lapses and Brighton’s clinical finishing. In this detailed match review, we break down:✅ Key moments – How the game unfolded and where it was won and lost✅ Player performances – Who stood out and who struggled?✅ Tactical analysis – What went wrong for Eddie Howe’s side?✅ What next? – How does this result impact Newcastle’s push for European football?