Newcastle United 2-3 Brentford
Updated
Brentford won: Newcastle United 2-3 Brentford in the Premier League (Round 25) on Sat, 7 Feb 2026 at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. Newcastle United goals: Sven Botman 24', Bruno Guimarães 79' (pen). Brentford goals: Vitaly Janelt 37', Igor Thiago 45'+2 (pen), Dango Ouattara 85'. Expected goals: 2.24-1.79. Possession: 54-46. Player of the match: Bruno Guimarães (8.7).
Match report
Brentford beat Newcastle United 3-2
Brentford came from behind to beat Newcastle United 3-2 away from home at St. James' Park on Saturday 7 February in the Premier League.
Sven Botman put Newcastle United ahead on 24' (1-0), Vitaly Janelt levelled for Brentford on 37' (1-1), Igor Thiago restored Brentford's lead from the penalty spot on 45+2' (1-2), Bruno Guimarães levelled for Newcastle United from the penalty spot on 79' (2-2) and Dango Ouattara restored Brentford's lead on 85' (2-3).
Dango Ouattara's 85' strike proved decisive.
Newcastle United had 54% of the ball, shots were 16-11 (4-5 on target) and expected goals finished 2.24-1.79. Newcastle United created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 52,032. Referee: Andy Madley.
Match stats
| Newcastle United | Brentford | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 54 | 46 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.24 | 1.79 |
| Total shots | 16 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 24 | 21 |
| Big chances | 4 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 351 (82%) | 286 (75%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 9 | 3 |
| Total shots | 16 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 6 |
Lineups
Newcastle United (4-1-2-3): Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier, Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman, Lewis Hall, Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimarães, Joseph Willock, Jacob Murphy, Yoane Wissa, Harvey Barnes
Brentford (4-2-3-1): Caoimhín Kelleher, Michael Kayode, Kristoffer Ajer, Sepp van den Berg, Rico Henry, Jordan Henderson, Vitaly Janelt, Dango Ouattara, Mathias Jensen, Keane Lewis-Potter, Igor Thiago
Key events
- 24' · Goal · Sven Botman (Newcastle United)
- 37' · Goal · Vitaly Janelt (Brentford)
- 44' · Yellow card · Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United)
- 45'+2 · Goal · Igor Thiago (Brentford)
- 46' · Substitution · Anthony Elanga for Joseph Willock (Newcastle United)
- 46' · Substitution · Nick Woltemade for Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United)
- 56' · Substitution · Yehor Yarmoliuk for Jordan Henderson (Brentford)
- 65' · Substitution · William Osula for Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United)
- 69' · Yellow card · Igor Thiago (Brentford)
- 79' · Goal · Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United)
- 80' · Substitution · Romelle Donovan for Keane Lewis-Potter (Brentford)
- 85' · Goal · Dango Ouattara (Brentford)
- 87' · Substitution · Mikkel Damsgaard for Mathias Jensen (Brentford)
- 87' · Substitution · Daniel Burn for Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United)
- 87' · Substitution · Jacob Ramsey for Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Vitaly Janelt (Brentford)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Lewis Hall (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?
Brentford won, 2-3 (Premier League) on Sat, 7 Feb 2026.
When and where is Newcastle United vs Brentford?
Sat, 7 Feb 2026, 17:30 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).