Newcastle entered the match looking for their fourth consecutive Premier League victory but came up short as Tomer Hemed’s strike won all three points for Brighton.
Substitute Jonjo Shelvey hit the post from a corner as the Magpies searched for an equaliser, but Chris Hughton’s side held on for an impressive victory.
Mikel Merino showed his quality in the Newcastle midfield but his attacking team-mates failed to deliver as Rafael Benitez’s forwards wasted several decent chances during the second half.
Scroll through the gallery above to see how the Newcastle players performed during their 1-0 defeat to Brighton.