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Newcastle v Brentford result

Full-time · Newcastle 2–3 Brentford

Premier League · · St. James' Park

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Newcastle 2–3 Brentford — Brentford won this Premier League match.

Match report, in numbers

What xG said

xG said Newcastle: 3.34 to 1.65 in expected goals, 0.76 of it from a penalty and 0.76 of Brentford’s from a penalty, from 16 shots to 11, ahead on xG from the second minute (per-shot expected goals for this match). The result went the other way.

The result

Brentford won 3–2 at St. James' Park in the Premier League on Saturday 7 February.

The goals

Brentford led 2–1 at half-time. The goals — Newcastle: Sven Botman (24’, assisted by Bruno Guimarães) and Bruno Guimarães (79’ pen); Brentford: Vitaly Janelt (37’, assisted by Dango Ouattara), Thiago (45’ pen) and Dango Ouattara (85’, assisted by Mathias Jensen).

Discipline

A. Madley showed four yellow cards — against 3.5 yellows a game across the last 19 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Newcastle: Jacob Murphy (44’) and Lewis Hall (90+6’); Brentford: Thiago (69’) and Vitaly Janelt (90+1’).

What it changes

Newcastle move down from 10th to 12th (25 league matches played). Newcastle have scored 49 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 35 games, ranked per game). Newcastle have conceded 51 goals, the seventh-most of the 20 clubs.

Brentford stay seventh after this result (25 league matches played). Brentford have scored 52 goals, the seventh-most of the 20 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 35 games, ranked per game). Brentford have conceded 46 goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.

With five goals it was the highest-scoring match of round 25, across 10 matches. Newcastle are winless in their last five matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle) 10.9, Dango Ouattara (Brentford) 8.2 and Vitaly Janelt (Brentford) 6.5 led the match.

Next up

Newcastle next travel to Fulham on 7 November 2026.

Brentford next travel to Brighton on 8 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Newcastle: Fulham v Newcastle, Saturday 7 November — the preview. Next for Brentford: Brighton v Brentford, Sunday 8 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Newcastle 2–3 Brentford · Premier League
  • Venue: St. James' Park · Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Referee: A. Madley
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Newcastle 4 · draws 0 · Brentford 2 · 4 goals/game
  • Recent form: Newcastle 1W 1D 3L · Brentford 3W 0D 2L

Newcastle 2–3 Brentford (Premier League): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1 / 1.75
Goals
against 1.75 / 0.88 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5.29 / 4.88
Corners
against 4.71 / 5.75 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 7 matches
3.43 / 5.13
Shots on target
against 5.29 / 4.25 · 4 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 7 matches
1.86 / 1.75
Cards
against 2.29 / 1.13 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 7 matches
3.53 yellows
Referee · A. Madley
23 fouls a game
Home and away split · Pro
over 19 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 4 February 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 4 February 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameNewcastle for / againstLineBrentford for / against
Goals scored
1 for · 1.75 against n 8
2.5standard
1.75 for · 0.88 against n 8
Corners won
5.29 for · 4.71 against n 7
9.5standard
4.88 for · 5.75 against n 8
Shots
11.14 for · 13.86 against n 7
19.5standard
12.75 for · 12.5 against n 8
Shots on target
3.43 for · 5.29 against n 7
8.5standard
5.13 for · 4.25 against n 8
Fouls committed
8.29 for · 11.57 against n 7
21.5standard
8.88 for · 9.13 against n 8
Cards shown
1.86 for · 2.29 against n 7
3.5standard
1.75 for · 1.13 against n 8

Referee: A. Madley — 3.53 yellow cards a game, 0.26 red cards, 23 fouls over 19 matches.

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Newcastle

Newcastle Goalkeeper

Newcastle — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
N. Pope26902327 min873.4 /90301.2 /9010 /90
A. Ramsdale1091907 min262.6 /90121.2 /9000 /90
J. Trafford19090 min44 /9011 /9000 /90
Newcastle — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Newcastle before kick-off, to 4 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
N. Pope n 890
3.16/5
A. Ramsdale n 890
2.15/2

Newcastle Defensive

Newcastle — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
M. Thiaw32872773 min401.3 /90361.2 /90280.9 /901464.7 /90200.6 /9060.2 /90
D. Burn24852043 min361.6 /90251.1 /90140.6 /901386.1 /90351.5 /9080.4 /90
Lewis Hall23731677 min492.6 /90271.4 /90110.6 /901347.2 /9090.5 /9010.1 /90
K. Trippier19761444 min301.9 /9090.6 /9010.1 /90623.9 /90181.1 /9020.1 /90
S. Botman18831498 min140.8 /90140.8 /90130.8 /90714.3 /9080.5 /9010.1 /90
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Newcastle — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Newcastle before kick-off, to 4 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
H. Barnes n 866
14/1
1.25/2
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M. Thiaw n 884.4
0.52/1
0.11/0
Michael Kayode
S. Tonali n 868.8
15/1
1.56/2
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Bruno Guimarães n 883.9
1.24/2
1.66/4
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N. Woltemade n 846.6
0.73/0
0.52/0
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Newcastle — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Newcastle before kick-off, to 4 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
H. Barnes n 866
0.53/0
M. Thiaw n 884.4
1.35/2
S. Tonali n 868.8
2.34/3
Bruno Guimarães n 883.9
2.37/5
N. Woltemade n 846.6
0.21/0
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Newcastle Attacking

Newcastle — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
H. Barnes34561902 min100.5 /9020.1 /90411.9 /90271.3 /90261.2 /90150.7 /90
N. Woltemade31631968 min90.4 /9020.1 /90291.3 /90150.7 /90221 /90120.5 /90
A. Gordon28691929 min90.4 /9030.1 /90391.8 /90221 /90311.4 /90371.7 /90
A. Elanga24501200 min00 /9010.1 /90110.8 /9060.5 /90151.1 /90100.8 /90
J. Murphy23581338 min20.1 /9030.2 /90261.7 /90120.8 /90221.5 /90181.2 /90
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Newcastle — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Newcastle before kick-off, to 4 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
H. Barnes n 866
1.76/3
1.24/2
M. Thiaw n 884.4
0.11/0
0.11/0
S. Tonali n 868.8
0.74/0
0.21/0
Bruno Guimarães n 883.9
1.36/3
0.96/1
N. Woltemade n 846.6
13/1
0.52/0
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Newcastle — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Newcastle before kick-off, to 4 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
H. Barnes n 866
0.52/1
00/0
M. Thiaw n 884.4
0.11/0
00/0
S. Tonali n 868.8
00/0
00/0
Bruno Guimarães n 883.9
0.43/0
0.11/0
N. Woltemade n 846.6
00/0
0.21/0
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Brentford

Brentford Goalkeeper

Brentford — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
C. Kelleher24902160 min662.8 /90321.3 /9030.1 /90
H. Valdimarsson492366 min143.4 /9020.5 /9000 /90
Brentford — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Brentford before kick-off, to 4 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
C. Kelleher n 890
36/4
H. Valdimarsson n 886.3
2.66/3

Brentford Defensive

Brentford — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
Michael Kayode27822225 min522.1 /90281.1 /9090.4 /901506.1 /90170.7 /9070.3 /90
N. Collins27812183 min230.9 /90261.1 /90341.4 /901164.8 /90140.6 /9040.2 /90
S. van den Berg23872008 min150.7 /90170.8 /90140.6 /901145.1 /90100.4 /9010 /90
R. Henry21601269 min161.1 /9080.6 /9060.4 /90644.5 /90141 /9020.1 /90
K. Ajer17801352 min281.9 /90130.9 /90120.8 /90805.3 /90161.1 /9020.1 /90
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Brentford — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Brentford before kick-off, to 4 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Michael Kayode n 887.9
0.64/1
1.58/4
M. Thiaw
N. Collins n 882.5
0.31/1
0.32/0
—
K. Schade n 878.5
1.66/4
1.76/4
—
Thiago n 888.9
1.87/5
0.95/2
—
C. Kelleher n 890
0.32/0
0.43/0
—
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Brentford — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Brentford before kick-off, to 4 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Michael Kayode n 887.9
1.45/3
N. Collins n 882.5
1.14/4
K. Schade n 878.5
14/2
Thiago n 888.9
0.53/1
Y. Yarmolyuk n 879.9
2.77/6
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Brentford Attacking

Brentford — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
Thiago25822060 min170.7 /9010 /90472.1 /90321.4 /90120.5 /90190.8 /90
K. Lewis-Potter17621062 min40.3 /9010.1 /90161.4 /90100.8 /90110.9 /9080.7 /90
Gustavo Gomes12020 min00 /9000 /9014.5 /9014.5 /9000 /9014.5 /90
K. Schade26792042 min60.3 /9030.1 /90331.5 /90200.9 /90251.1 /90150.7 /90
Y. Yarmolyuk24781861 min10 /9020.1 /90110.5 /9040.2 /90130.6 /90120.6 /90
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Brentford — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Brentford before kick-off, to 4 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Michael Kayode n 887.9
00/0
00/0
N. Collins n 882.5
0.32/0
0.32/0
K. Schade n 878.5
2.47/4
1.75/3
Thiago n 888.9
2.26/5
1.44/2
C. Kelleher n 890
00/0
00/0
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Brentford — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Brentford before kick-off, to 4 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Michael Kayode n 887.9
00/0
00/0
N. Collins n 882.5
0.11/0
0.32/0
K. Schade n 878.5
0.41/1
0.32/0
Thiago n 888.9
0.62/2
0.11/0
C. Kelleher n 890
00/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
NewcastleBrentford
54%Possession46%
2.24Expected goals (xG)1.79
16Shots11
4Shots on target5
8Shots off target2
4Blocked shots4
10Shots inside the box6
9Corners3
1Offsides2
14Fouls18
2Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
3Saves1
428Passes379
82%Pass accuracy75%

Newcastle Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
N. Pope9000000006.3
M. Thiaw9000210006.6
S. Botman9010210007.9
Lewis Hall90000010Y7.2
Bruno Guimarães9011113107.9
H. Barnes9000300106.3
K. Trippier8700002006.2
S. Tonali8700201206.7
Y. Wissa6500110006
J. Willock4500000306.3
J. Murphy45001010Y6.3
A. Elanga sub4500003006.9
N. Woltemade sub4500000007
W. Osula sub2500000006.3
D. Burn sub1300000107
J. Ramsey sub1300000106.6

Brentford Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
C. Kelleher9000000006.5
Michael Kayode9000000106
K. Ajer9000000306.3
S. van den Berg9000000106.3
R. Henry9000001105.9
V. Janelt90101122Y8.9
D. Ouattara9011212007.9
Thiago90101110Y6.6
M. Jensen8701211106.9
K. Lewis-Potter8000000105.9
J. Henderson5600000206.6
Y. Yarmolyuk sub3400000306.6
M. Damsgaard sub1300001006.7
R. Donovan sub1000110006.5

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Newcastle v Brentford — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
NewcastleWLDLL
Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 1.2 scored / 2 conceded per game
BrentfordWWLLW
Last 5: 3W 0D 2L · 1.2 scored / 0.8 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Newcastle 4 · 0 draws · Brentford 2 · 4 goals/game
  • 2025-11-09 Brentford 3–1 Newcastle
  • 2025-04-02 Newcastle 2–1 Brentford
  • 2024-12-18 Newcastle 3–1 Brentford
  • 2024-12-07 Brentford 4–2 Newcastle
  • 2024-05-19 Brentford 2–4 Newcastle
  • 2023-09-16 Newcastle 1–0 Brentford
League standing · 2025/26
Newcastle#12 pos49 pts38 pl-2 GD
Brentford#9 pos53 pts38 pl+3 GD
Goals per game
Newcastle scored1.39
Brentford scored1.45
Newcastle conceded1.45
Brentford conceded1.37

Shot Map and Expected Goals

Newcastle 3.34 xG from 16 shots, Brentford 1.65 from 11. Every mark is one shot, placed where it was taken and sized by the chance it had of becoming a goal. Filled marks with a white ring are goals.

Yoane Wissa 27' · 0.65 xGMalick Thiaw 91' · 0.57 xGHarvey Barnes 14' · 0.51 xGHarvey Barnes 53' · 0.29 xGMathias Jensen 42' · 0.15 xGDango Ouattara 98' · 0.12 xGMathias Jensen 61' · 0.09 xGNick Woltemade 80' · 0.09 xGSandro Tonali 29' · 0.08 xGKeane Lewis-Potter 54' · 0.08 xGSven Botman 67' · 0.07 xGKeane Lewis-Potter 40' · 0.05 xGSandro Tonali 9' · 0.05 xGJacob Murphy 13' · 0.04 xGRomelle Donovan 88' · 0.03 xGMalick Thiaw 66' · 0.03 xGAnthony Elanga 72' · 0.03 xGLewis Hall 88' · 0.02 xGMathias Jensen 15' · 0.02 xGHarvey Barnes 2' · 0.02 xGMathias Jensen 26' · 0.01 xGSandro Tonali 28' · 0.01 xGThiago 46' · 0.76 xG · goalBruno Guimarães 78' · 0.76 xG · goalVitaly Janelt 36' · 0.26 xG · goalSven Botman 23' · 0.13 xG · goalDango Ouattara 84' · 0.07 xG · goal
Newcastle (attacking right)Brentford (attacking left)mark size = expected goals
TeamShotsGoalsxG
Newcastle1623.34
Brentford1131.65

Shot locations and expected-goals values from per-shot data. Per-shot tables, situation and shot-type breakdowns are part of TACTIX Pro.

Expected Goals Race

At half-time, Newcastle led on xG, 1.48 to 0.49. At full time, Newcastle led on xG, 3.34 to 1.65, 0.76 of it from a penalty and 0.76 of Brentford’s from a penalty. The widest gap was 1.81 xG to Newcastle, in the 91st minute.

xG timeline (cumulative)
3.31.700′15′30′45′60′75′90′105′MinutesCumulative xGGoal - Newcastle 23 minGoal - Brentford 36 minGoal - Brentford 46 minGoal - Newcastle 78 minGoal - Brentford 84 min
Newcastle 3.34 xGBrentford 1.65 xGdots = goals · 27 shots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Newcastle and Brentford?
In their last 6 meetings, Newcastle won 4, Brentford won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 4 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Newcastle and Brentford?
Recent form — Newcastle 1W 1D 3L; Brentford 3W 0D 2L.

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