Newcastle remain unbeaten at home since January after 1-1 draw with Brighton but – with Europa League qualification at stake – it represents scant reward, writes JASON MELLOR

Newcastle (4-3-3): Dubravka 6; Livramento 6, Krafth 6, Burn 6, Hall 6 (Trippier 90, 5); Longstaff 7 (Joelinton 68, 6), Guimaraes 7, Anderson 6; J Murphy 4 (Almiron 68, 4), Isak 5 (Barnes 68, 5), Gordon 6.

Subs not used: Pope, Dummett, Ritche, White, A Murphy

Booked: Hall, Almiron 

Brighton (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen 6; Veltman 7 (Lamptey 40, 6), Webster 6, Dunk 6, Igor 6; Gross 7, Gilmour 7 (Baleba 87, 5); Buonanotte 4 (Baker-Boaitey 67, 6) Enciso 3 (Moder 67, 6), Adingra 6 (Offiah 87, 5); Welbeck 6

Subs not used: Steele, Lallana, Fati, O’Mahoney

Booked: Gilmour, Enciso, Welbeck

Referee: Darren England 7