Newcastle United 2-1 Brentford
Updated
Newcastle United won: Newcastle United 2-1 Brentford in the Premier League (Round 30) on Wed, 2 Apr 2025 at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. Newcastle United goals: Alexander Isak 45'+2, Sandro Tonali 74'. Brentford goals: Bryan Mbeumo 66' (pen). Expected goals: 1.29-1.60. Possession: 48-52. Player of the match: Sandro Tonali (8.5).
Match report
Newcastle United beat Brentford 2-1
Newcastle United squeezed past Brentford 2-1 at St. James' Park on Wednesday 2 April in the Premier League.
Alexander Isak put Newcastle United ahead on 45+2' (1-0), Bryan Mbeumo levelled for Brentford from the penalty spot on 66' (1-1) and Sandro Tonali restored Newcastle United's lead on 74' (2-1).
Newcastle United had 48% of the ball, shots were 21-12 (4-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.29-1.60.
Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 52,021. Referee: Peter Bankes.
Match stats
| Newcastle United | Brentford | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 48 | 52 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.29 | 1.60 |
| Total shots | 21 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 34 | 37 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 304 (76%) | 329 (77%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total shots | 21 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 15 | 10 |
Lineups
Newcastle United (4-3-3): Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schär, Daniel Burn, Valentino Livramento, Bruno Guimarães, Sandro Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Alexander Isak, Harvey Barnes
Brentford (4-2-3-1): Mark Flekken, Sepp van den Berg, Nathan Collins, Ethan Pinnock, Keane Lewis-Potter, Christian Nørgaard, Vitaly Janelt, Bryan Mbeumo, Yehor Yarmoliuk, Kevin Schade, Yoane Wissa
Key events
- 45'+2 · Goal · Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)
- 59' · Substitution · Mikkel Damsgaard for Vitaly Janelt (Brentford)
- 66' · Substitution · Callum Wilson for Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)
- 66' · Substitution · Joseph Willock for Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United)
- 66' · Goal · Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)
- 70' · Yellow card · Fabian Schär (Newcastle United)
- 72' · Yellow card · Keane Lewis-Potter (Brentford)
- 74' · Goal · Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United)
- 83' · Substitution · Kristoffer Ajer for Ethan Pinnock (Brentford)
- 83' · Substitution · Edmond-Paris Maghoma for Yehor Yarmoliuk (Brentford)
- 89' · Substitution · Emil Krafth for Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United)
- 90'+8 · Substitution · Lewis Miley for Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United)
All-time head-to-head
12 league meetings since 2016: Newcastle United 8, draws 1, Brentford 3.
Questions
Who won Newcastle United vs Brentford?
Newcastle United won, 2-1 (Premier League) on Wed, 2 Apr 2025.
When and where is Newcastle United vs Brentford?
Wed, 2 Apr 2025, 18:45 UTC at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Newcastle United and Brentford?
In 12 league meetings since 2016: Newcastle United 8 wins, 1 draws, Brentford 3 wins (goals 29-20).