The Seagulls stunned Liverpool last weekend by coming back from two goals down to claim a 2-2 draw at Anfield, and currently sit 8th in the league table with 16 points from ten matches.
When Brighton last faced Newcastle, back in March, Graham Potter's side cruised to a 3-0 win at the Amex - extending the club's unbeaten run against the Magpies to eight matches.
Speaking ahead of this weekend's game, Potter gave some insight into his friendship with Newcastle's interim manager Graeme Jones, and revealed: “He's my friend. I've known him for a long time. “Boston [United] was the first time we came across each other and met each other.
“We played there for a short time and kept in touch, and followed each other's career from playing to coaching. "I know him as a guy, and him as a football person. He's a fantastic friend, and he's been very supportive to me.
“I know his qualities and I know how competitive he is, and how organised his team will be. I'm looking forward to seeing him. Hopefully I can send him home a little bit unhappy, but afterwards we'll have a glass of wine and give each other a hug.”
Take a look at our round-up of today's biggest stories from the Premier League, as the top tier sides gear up for another high-octane weekend of action:
9. Brighton sweat over Burn fitness
Brighton boss Graham Potter has admitted key defender Dan Burn could struggle to be ready for tomorrow evening's clash against Newcastle as he continues to struggle with a knee injury. He was released by the Magpies as a schoolboy. (Club website) Photo: Shaun Botterill
10. Isak keen on Premier League move
Arsenal-linked striker Alexander Isak has revealed he harbours ambitions of playing in the Premier League, as speculation continues over his future. The 22-year-old ace scored 17 La Liga goals for Real Sociedad last season. (Independent) Photo: ANDER GILLENEA