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 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.

Brighton & Hove Albion are quietly shaping a remarkable season under Fabian Hurzeler. Their extra-time FA Cup victory over Newcastle United yesterday was another display of resilience, keeping them on course for both European qualification and a historic first major trophy.

Anthony Gordon is now set for a three-match ban for violent conduct, meaning he must sit out the EFL Cup final against Liverpool on March 16, as well as Premier League matches against West Ham and Bre

Both teams played the additional half-hour with 10 men, with Tariq Lamptey receiving his second yellow card shortly after Anthony Gordon was sent off for a two-handed push at Jan Paul van Hecke's head

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.

Brighton head to Newcastle in the FA Cup’s fifth round this afternoon.The Seagulls are seeking a fifth straight win in all competitions having found form under Fabian Hurzeler.Brighton beat