Newcastle United are drawing 1-1 with Brighton & Hove Albion at half-time - here are the player ratings from the Premier League encounter at St James’ Park so far.
Joel Veltman gave Brighton the lead early on before Sean Longstaff drew Newcastle level on the stroke of half-time.
Eddie Howe made one change from the Newcastle side that beat Burnley 4-1 last weekend with Elliot Anderson coming back into the starting line-up in place of the injured Callum Wilson. Kieran Trippier returned to the bench after more than two months out with a calf injury.
Newcastle went behind early on as Joel Veltman poked the ball in from a corner to make it 1-0 to Brighton.
The Magpies had made a positive start to the game but Brighton had chances to extend their lead further in the first half before Sean Longstaff grabbed an equaliser for the hosts. Anthony Gordon slipped in Elliot Anderson to square the ball for Longstaff to tap in to make it 1-1 at half-time.
It saw Newcastle score in every Premier League home game during a season for the first time.
Here are the Newcastle United half-time player ratings from the match so far (ratings updated at full-time)...

13. Harvey Barnes - 5
On for Isak 68: Blasted a shot over in the 81st minute. Hit a shot straight at the goalkeeper shortly after. Booked. | Getty Images

14. Joelinton - 6
On for Longstaff 68: Brought some power to the midfield but lacked composure at times. | Getty Images

15. Kieran Trippier - n/a
On for Hall 90: A late introduction to mark his return from injury. | Getty Images



