Albion are staging a 40th anniversary reunion at the Amex game against Newcastle for the players who got them promoted to the top flight against the same opponents.

Mark Lawrenson will be among the names reminiscing about 1979.

The former defender turned pundit, who was on the coaching staff at Newcastle under Kevin Keegan, is predicting a crucial 1-0 victory for the Seagulls.

Lawrenson told the BBC website: "I am at the Amex Stadium on Saturday for a 40th anniversary reunion with the Brighton team that got promoted to the top flight in 1979.

"We will be on the pitch before the game and then there is a party afterwards. It should be a great day and I am really looking forward to seeing some old friends.

The Argus:

"Newcastle were the opposition when we won promotion at St James' Park for the first time in the club's history with a 3-1 win on the last day of the season, in front of more than 10,000 Seagulls fans who had made the long journey north. It was a fabulous occasion.

"I know Brighton have not scored in their past seven games but I think there could a little bit of fate involved here with the Magpies the opposition again, and this time a win would help them take a huge step towards staying in the Premier League.

"I am sure there will be a lot of celebrating afterwards if that is what happens, although I will not be partying too hard - I will be up bright and early because I am travelling to Turf Moor on Sunday to cover Burnley versus Manchester City."