The Seagulls endured a difficult February. Albion won one Premier League game in four, losing their last three in a row, and were knocked out of the FA Cup in the fourth round by Tottenham Hotspur.
The Magpies, meanwhile, enjoyed a stellar month. Head coach Eddie Howe won Manager of the Month after steering the Toon to three wins and a draw.
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Their excellent run of form has seen Newcastle rise to 14th in the table, four points clear of the Premier League relegation zone.
Ahead of Saturday's game at St James' Park, Brighton head coach Graham Potter revealed that defender Adam Webster is unlikely to feature due to a groin injury.
Midfielder Adam Lallana could be in contention to face Newcastle, but Enock Mwepu and Jeremy Sarmiento have been ruled out due to hamstring injuries.
Potter is expected to stick to a back three. Shane Duffy could slot into the centre half spot, with Solly March missing out, if the Seagulls revert to a back four.
The Brighton head coach is also expected to start Yves Bissouma in midfielder, despite the Mali international's surprising dip in form.
Neal Maupay, who is just one goal shy of surpassing the club's all Premier League goalscoring record of 26, is likely to partner Leandro Trossard up front.
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9. Alexis Mac Allister
The Argentine international has contributed four goals and two assists this season. A classy operator Photo: Getty Images
10. Leandro Trossard
The Belgian netted a penalty in Albion's clash with Newcastle in November. Has struggled for consistent game time since the turn of the year Photo: Getty Images
11. Neal Maupay
The French forward has Glenn Murray's goalscoring record in his sights but the 25-year-old has failed to find the net in Albion's last three Premier League games Photo: Getty Images