This weekend’s2022-23Premier LeagueMatchday 25clash betweenNewcastle andBrighton has been postponed until a later date. It was originally scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 25,2023, at St James’ Park inNewcastle upon Tyne,but it hasbeen canceled, asofficiallyconfirmed.
The Saudi-backed powerhousesare now sitting in the fifthposition on the table with 41 points, one less than Tottenham.The next weeks provide the Magpies with an opportunity to mount a comeback and secure a top-four finish, but they must first defeat some challenging opponents.
Meanwhile, theSeagullsdropped to seventh after seeing their five-game league winning streak snapped by Fulham. Check out the reason why theNewcastle vs Brighton matchup was rescheduled to another date.
Why was theNewcastle vs Brighton match postponed?
The Premier League game betweenNewcastle vs Brighton at the St James’ Parkwaspostponed due to the fact that theMagpies will come against Manchester United in the EFL Cup Finalthis weekend.The2022-23Carabao Cup Finalwill take place on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Wembley Stadium in London.
This means a new date must be found for thisfixture, however, no decision has been made as of yet. Both clubs already have weekend games booked for the remainder of the season, thus the rescheduled match will most likely be played during the week.
This year’s Euro 2024 qualifying campaign takes up in the last two weeks of March. Following that, the next two Mondays in April (10th and 17th) are free since neither team havea game scheduled. There are potentially four open midweek dates in May, however, this will depend on whether Premier League matches are picked for live TV broadcast.