The match of 5th round between Newcastle и Brighton took place at St James Park on 27 August 2016, Saturday.
League table
The teams are close in the league table, the difference between their points is only 2 points.
Newcastle takes the 7th position in the league table with 6 points. This is the 4th of 46 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 1 point (Newcastle can score 126 points). In addition, the distance from the TOP-4 is 2 points (126 points are possible). The nearest pursuer has the same number of points with Newcastle and can score 126 points. The goal difference is 6:4.
Brighton is in the TOP-4 with 8 points. This is the 4th of 46 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 2 points (Brighton can score 126 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 2 points (126 points are possible). The nearest pursuer has the same number of points with Brighton and can score 126 points. The goal difference is 8:2. In addition, the Brighton offensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament. Brighton has the best defensive record in the league.
Newcastle Stats
The team scored 12 points оn its own field in 5 last matches, with the following results 4 wins, zero draws and 1 loss. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 12-5. The average number of goals is 2.4. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.9.
Brighton Stats
The team scored 8 points when playing away in 7 last matches, with the following results 2 wins, 2 draws и 3 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 11-9. The average number of goals is 1.57. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.