FA Cup latest score and goal updates as Alexander Isak converts from penalty spot - Newcastle are bidding to make the quarter-finals for a second year running, while Brighton exited the competition at

Alexander Isak was forced off for Newcastle United in Sunday’s FA Cup fifth-round defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion at St James’ Park.

Head Coach Fabian Hurzeler said that despite wanting him back, Sunday was too soon for the return of their captain. Experienced defender Joel Veltman remains in doubt due to a foot injury - while questions remain over the fitness of defensive duo Tariq Lamptey and Adam Webster.

Alexander Isak ’s groin injury is not serious, but Eddie Howe will not be taking any risks with his in-form striker, confirms the Newcastle manager. The Swedish star missed the Magpie’s defeat to Liverpool on Wednesday, left out of the squad due to the groin issue.

Newcastle United have been dealt a potential boost regarding the fitness of Alexander Isak ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup clash against Brighton & Hove Albion.

The Newcastle United team sheet could look very different to the 2-0 loss at Liverpool as key stars stay in contention for encounter with Brighton

Newcastle United and Brighton will go head-to-head in the FA Cup fifth-round at St James' Park on Sunday afternoon.

Alexander Isak had scored a brace against Nottingham Forest in the game prior to the Liverpool loss and has scored twice in each of Newcastle's last three wins in the Premier League

Newcastle have confirmed striker Alexander Isak will miss Wednesday's game against Liverpool with a “slight groin problem”. The Sweden international has been in fine form this season, scoring 19 Premier League goals as Eddie Howe’s side look to qualify for the Champions League again.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has provided an update on Alexander Isak’s fitness ahead of the Carabao Cup final. Isak missed Newcastle’s 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Wednesday with a slight groin problem but returned to the starting lineup for their dramatic FA Cup fifth round defeat to Brighton on Sunday.

Liverpool fans are already looking ahead to this month’s Carabao Cup final and may have been handed a major boost in the form of Alexander Isak’s fitness.