Brighton seal survival with Newcastle draw

At the Amex Stadium, Brighton got the point they needed to be mathematically certain of avoiding relegation.

Graham Potter's side were already virtually certain to stay up because their goal difference is far superior to third-from-bottom Aston Villa -- the only team in the relegation zone who could catch them.

Brighton have won just two of their last 17 league games, but ending a run of three successive home defeats moves them seven points clear of the bottom three, with Villa having just two games left.

Newcastle had just one fit centre-back after a host of injuries decimated Steve Bruce's defensive options.

Brighton looked to test out Newcastle's make-shift rearguard, but Lewis Dunk headed over before Leandro Trossard blasted his free-kick high and wide.

Newcastle's frailties at the back were on full display when Emil Krafth failed to clear properly and then slipped over in his own area.

Neal Maupay stole possession but let Newcastle off the hook with a wayward finish before Trossard brought a good save from Martin Dubravka.

Miguel Almiron forced a smart stop from Brighton keeper Mat Ryan before Newcastle substitute Andy Carroll headed wide from close-range.