Danny Welbeck was the hero as Brighton & Hove Albion snatched a dramatic late 2-1 victory over Newcastle United, extending the Magpies’ miserable run at the Amex Stadium.
The Seagulls looked set to share the spoils after Nick Woltemade’s brilliant back-heel finish brought Newcastle level, cancelling out Welbeck’s first-half opener. But the veteran striker had other ideas, curling home a fine effort from the edge of the box in the closing moments to secure all three points for Brighton.
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Earlier, Newcastle had shown little threat in attack, failing to register a shot on target in the opening 70 minutes. Bruno Guimaraes fired wide from inside the area, while Sven Botman missed a headed chance at the back post before Welbeck broke the deadlock just before half-time — lifting the ball over goalkeeper Nick Pope to put Brighton ahead.
Newcastle finally came alive late on when substitute Lewis Miley set up Woltemade, who showed superb awareness to flick the ball past Bart Verbruggen and make it 1-1. The goal seemed to spark the visitors into life, but despite a strong finish and a handball appeal waved away, Brighton found a late response.
Welbeck struck again with a precise low shot to seal a deserved win and continue Newcastle’s frustrating record at the Amex.
