Newcastle United have their eyes on a second Wembley tilt as Eddie Howe pushes his team to go far in both domestic cups this season. To do that, the Magpies must overcome Premier League rivals Brighton and Hove Albion at St James' Park on Sunday afternoon.

Newcastle face Brighton in the fifth round of the FA Cup as both sides look to take a step closer to a place at Wembley.Newcastle have the chance to end a 70-year trophy drought when they face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final on 16 March,

Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Brighton & Hove Albion in the FA Cup today. This season marks the 144th edition of the world’s oldest cup competition, with Manchester United the reigning champions after they beat local rivals Manchester City in the final at Wembley.

Newcastle United vs. Brighton in the FA Cup is available to live stream for free on ITVX.

A Saturday afternoon featuring setbacks for NUFC. A big weekend of Premier League matches involving those fighting for the Champions League qualifying places. The early Saturday afternoon match was Forest v Man City, where arguably it was a 50/50 choice whether a draw or Man City winning was the best result for Newcastle United.

Head Coach Fabian Hurzeler said that despite wanting him back, Sunday was too soon for the return of their captain. Experienced defender Joel Veltman remains in doubt due to a foot injury - while questions remain over the fitness of defensive duo Tariq Lamptey and Adam Webster.

Newcastle United welcome Brighton to St James’ Park in the fifth round of the FA Cup.After securing a place in this month’s Carabao Cup final, the Magpies are out for further cup progress. Eddie

Newcastle has to have some tough battles in the opening portion of the FA Cup, outlasting Bromley and Birmingham City, only beating Birmingham by a goal in the fourth round. The Magpies made it to the quarterfinals last season, the first time they made it that far in five years.

But Barnes is far from guaranteed to deputise. Howe is considering going back to the future, by reuniting Joelinton and Joe Willock as hybrid, dovetailing left-sided No 8s and left-wingers. Physical, athletic and dynamic, their relationship was pivotal to Newcastle’s success across 2022-23.

Newcastle United’s FA Cup journey came to end last weekend after they lost 2-1 to Brighton & Hove Albion in the fifth round of the competition.The fiery clash at St James’ Park was marred by red