The Irishman, 18, seems to have every attribute needed to be one of the Premier League’s great strikers – and they were clear for all to see in a dominant Albion performance.
Newcastle squandered two golden opportunities to take the lead in the opening five minutes but Albion recovered well and started creating chances of their own in an entertaining encounter.
With the game on a knife-edge, Ferguson gave Brighton the lead after 27 minutes with a poacher’s finish after Billy Gilmour’s powerful strike was fumbled by Nick Pope.
It was a deserved goal for Roberto De Zerbi’s side, who looked dangerous whenever they came forward.
Newcastle barely troubled Bart Verbruggen in the Brighton goal and it was Albion who looked more likely to double their lead.
They did just that when that man Ferguson found the bottom corner from distance with a superb strike. The teenager then bagged his first career hat-trick just minutes later via a heavy deflection.
He was taken off to a standing ovation, as Albion made multiple changes to see out the game.
There was a slight blemish to the score-line when Callum Wilson scored a fine goal in injury-time but the Albion fans wouldn’t mind too much after a fantastic display.
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5. Lewis Dunk - 8
Mr Reliable was imperious at the back as always and was a danger from corners. Deservedly picked for the England team Photo: GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images
6. Pervis Estupnian - 7
Guilty of a number of misplaced passes early on which could have been very costly. Recovered well and was a threat going forward. Was involved in the build-up to the opening goal Photo: Steve Bardens/Getty Images
7. Pascal Gross - 8
Barely put a foot wrong all evening. Made some important tackles and passed the ball around well. Lovely bit of skill to beat two Newcastle players. Vital player in the team. Dictating where people should be. Photo: Alex Broadway/Getty Images
8. Billy Gilmour - 9
Absolutely fantastic. Would have been man-of-the-match if not for Evan Ferguson. Looks so confident on the ball. It was his cracking strike that was too hot for Nick Pope to handle and Ferguson did the rest. Provided assist for second goal Photo: Alex Broadway/Getty Images