Dugout Discussion

Fraser and Ritchie among the subs as unchanged Newcastle take on Brighton

The second of four Premier League matches to take place on Sunday sees Brighton and Hove Albion make the long trip north to face Newcastle United.

Kick-off at St James’ Park is at 14:00 BST.

From a Fantasy perspective, it’s probably fair to say that, in general, there is less riding on this game than in the other three fixtures today.

There is nevertheless still plenty of interest in the likes of Allan Saint-Maximin (£5.5m), Callum Wilson (£6.5m) and Mathew Ryan (£4.5m), all three of whom have double-digit ownerships in Fantasy Premier League.

That trio of players starts this afternoon, with there being only one change to the starting XIs from Gameweek 1 across the two teams combined.

Steve Bruce has unsurprisingly made no alterations to his line-up following the opening-day win over West Ham United.

That means that Ryan Fraser (£6.0m), Miguel Almiron (£6.0m) and Matt Ritchie (£5.0m) have to be content with a place among the substitutes.

Graham Potter’s only change sees Aaron Connolly (£5.5m) come in for Adam Lallana (£6.4m), with the latter having limped out of the defeat to Chelsea last Monday.

Lallana is fit enough for a place on the bench, however.

Ben White (£4.5m) has also recovered from injury and keeps his place in the back three.

There were no goals in either meeting between the two clubs last season.

Indeed, not one of the last six fixtures between Newcastle and Brighton has seen more than two goals scored.


Newcastle United XI: Darlow, Manquillo, Fernandez, Lascelles, Lewis, Hayden, Shelvey, Hendrick, Saint-Maximin, Carroll, Wilson.

Brighton and Hove Albion XI: Ryan, White, Dunk, Webster, Lamptey, Bissouma, Alzate, March, Trossard, Maupay, Connolly.

GET IN-GAME DATA AT LIVE FPL

Check your own rank and in-play FPL stats on LiveFPL.net every Gameweek

2,235 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Vardy must party

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Taylor to spoil the party

    2. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Second half for sure

  2. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Would you rather...

    A. Digne & Son
    B. Trent & Jrod

    1. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      A

  3. Heskey Time
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    On a wildcard looking DCL and Son or Werner and zaha?

  4. seewhyaxe
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    It’s gonna be hard fitting all the forwards we want but can’t

  5. KGFC
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Why are so many players going down the middle on their pens?? Maupay earlier Ings...

  6. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Why oh why am I relying on a Newcastle striker.

    Jimi seems An obvious replacement for Wilson.

    How does this move look?

    Auba, Bruno, Wilson > Kdb, Hamez, Jimi

  7. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Lamptey is gonna get nearly crocked everysingle game, they cant deal with him

  8. Naby K8a
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Lamptey's the right footed version of Alphonso Davies

    1. Jay Jay Okocha
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      The bite sized version

      1. Naby K8a
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Lidl version

  9. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Who would Wildcard this lot? FT already used.

    McCarthy (!)

    TAA
    Digne
    Saiss
    Tierney (!)
    Ayling (!)

    Auba(Had planned to Sterling but already used FT so might have to do for -4)
    Havertz
    Alli(!)
    4.5
    4.5

    Werner
    Jimenez
    DCL

    Used FT already. Might do about 5-6 changes on Wildcard. But i fear those are not major ones. A hit or two will suffice?

    Thoughts??

  10. mgilbert86
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone with che adams feel my pain, this guy is such a waste of space in my team

    1. Meinhoff
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      You ignored Mitro, you wanted to be different

  11. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    McCarthy
    TAA - Davies - White - KWP (Ayling)
    Auba - Puli - Rodriguez
    Werner - Vardy - Martial

    Time to WC?

  12. KneejerkJoe
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Bench one:
    A) Rashford
    B) Lamptey

  13. fauxfatale
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    So the Kane to Martial transfer proved to be silly business, but I guess I should just thank my lucky stars I didn't follow the masses and get rid of Son too.

  14. WVA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Come on Wilson FFS

  15. KGFC
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    So my GW basically depends on Wilson... Nice! 🙄

  16. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Nelson Semedo to Wolves is here we go!

    1. KGFC
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Who does he challenges in their current setup?

      1. Naby K8a
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        slot straight in at right wing back

        1. KGFC
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Cool, thanks

      2. Flair
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        RWB, Traore moves forward

      3. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Replacement for Doherty! Adama moves to RW! Podence at LW! Neto competition for Podence & Adama!

    2. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      At 5.5 definitely in

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Yes! With those fixtures! No brainer!

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Ooooh nice

  17. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    As terrifying it is to not own. Salah.

    Do you think Son & TAA is better than Salah and a 4.5 def?

    1. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      as it is*

    2. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Wait for the Chelsea match

  18. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    ASM coming off

    Injured and terrible performance so far

    1. seewhyaxe
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Justifying my wildcard now

  19. KGFC
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    ASM coming off
    Fraser on

  20. ivantys
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    ASM injured

  21. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Quitely selects Lamptey to play vs ManU and benches KWP

  22. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    ASM off... POS player

  23. F_Ivanovic
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Lamptey looks essential as an enabler. Currently got Robbo, TAA + Doherty at the back. Doherty out seems like the way to go but don't need the money this week and taking him out before Newcastle seems like a bad idea.

    1. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      considering bringing Doherty in.
      fixtures are great and he has been unlucky so far

  24. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    ASM done and subbed

  25. Khalico
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Lamptey is going to give Luke Shaw a good run for his money next week.

  26. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    ASM off

  27. thehodge
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Long season ahead. Nightmare of a week but Wildcard activated today sort it out! Very entertaining to see so many goals

    1. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Adams, ASM, no Everton No wolves so im hitting the WC. Without Son i’d be in the gutters

      1. thehodge
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Auba my only return so far this week.. the gutter is depressing

  28. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Disgusting performance that

  29. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Saint Maximin doesn’t fancy running after Lamptey

  30. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    ASM off to get into the bin