Newcastle United return to Premier League action when they take on Brighton on Saturday.

Here are all the details you need to know about the game…


WHERE IS THE GAME TAKING PLACE?

Newcastle return from action after the international break with a home game as they host Brighton at St James’ Park.

The Magpies have a mixed recent home record against Brighton, with the last seven meetings between the sides at St James’ Park having ended in two wins to Newcastle, two wins to Brighton and three draws.

Last season’s game ended in a 1-1 draw, with Sean Longstaff’s equalizer cancelling out an early goal from Joel Veltman.


WHAT TIME IS KICK-OFF?

Saturday’s game is a traditional 3pm kick-off.


ARE TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE?

No – Saturday’s game at St James’ Park is completely sold out, with no tickets available.


IS THE GAME BEING TELEVISED OR STREAMED LIVE?

No, Saturday’s game has not been selected for live television coverage in the UK.

As the game falls in the Saturday 3pm blackout slot, there will also be no domestic streaming available.

Radio commentary for the match will be available on BBC Radio Newcastle. The Northern Echo’s Dominic Shaw will be at St James’ Park producing a live blog, report, ratings, reaction and analysis on The Northern Echo’s official website.


WHAT IS NEWCASTLE’S LIKELY LINE-UP?

Alexander Isak should be available to return to action for Newcastle after stepping up his training schedule during the international break.

The Swede has missed the last two league games because of a broken toe, but is now back to full fitness.

Callum Wilson has also returned to full training in the last fortnight, and while the striker is unlikely to feature in the starting line-up given that he not kicked a ball yet this season, he should be back in the squad and on the bench. Lewis Miley has been pictured training in the last week, although it remains to be seen whether the midfielder is also ready for a return to the matchday squad.

Kieran Trippier suffered a hamstring injury in the draw with Everton that preceded the international break, and is expected to be absent against Brighton. His fellow defenders, Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles, remain long-term absentees.

Newcastle (probable, 4-3-3): Pope; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Gordon, Isak, Barnes.


HOW ARE BRIGHTON SHAPING UP?

Brighton have had a strong start to the season, and head into Saturday’s game one place ahead of Newcastle in the Premier League table, sitting in sixth position. The two clubs have both claimed 12 points from their opening seven games.

Fabian Hurzeler’s side enjoyed a winning end to their schedule prior to the international break, with their most recent league game having seen them overturn a two-goal deficit to claim a 3-2 win over Tottenham.

Striker Joao Pedro has been sidelined since sustaining ankle damage during the 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest in mid-September, and will not be featuring on Tyneside.

Jan Paul van Hecke is back from an injury absence, but former Newcastle midfielder James Milner remains unavailable. Pervis Estupinan and Julio Enciso have both been on international duty in the last fortnight, and will be assessed on their return from South America.

Brighton (probable, 4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Veltman, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu; Baleba, Hinshelwood; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck.