Newcastle's quest to secure European football next season lost momentum as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Brighton in the Magpies' final Premier League home game of the season.
Eddie Howe's side fell behind to an early Joel Veltman strike, but equalised on the stroke of half-time through Sean Longstaff to preserve their record of scoring in every home game during the Premier League season - the first time Newcastle had achieved the feat in the top flight since 1958-59.
In truth, the Magpies dominated for much of the encounter, but they were forced onto the back foot when the Seagulls took the lead in the 18th minute through Veltman, who pounced at close range after the hosts failed to clear a corner.
With winger Anthony Gordon lively throughout, Newcastle pressed hard for an equalising goal and they found one in added time at the end of the first-half when Elliot Anderson's pull back was guided home by Longstaff.
The Magpies pushed on in the second-half, but were unable to find a matchwinner - Gordon having a late strike ruled out for offside.
Newcastle sit sixth in the table, six points behind Tottenham in fifth, with Chelsea and Manchester United both three points behind and breathing down their necks.
Chelsea play Nottingham Forest this evening, while the Red Devils host Arsenal tomorrow.
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Sean Longstaff 45' | Joel Veltman 18' |
