Newcastle United FC vs Brentford FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Newcastle United FC vs Brentford FC — Premier League at St James' Park.
- Newcastle United FC 5 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Brentford FC 5 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Craig Pawson
- Assistant 1 Lee Betts
- Assistant 2 Marc Perry
4 games this season
🟨 3.3/game
⚽ 20.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United FC | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United FC | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace FC | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa FC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | Brentford FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Sep | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Aug | Liverpool FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Aug | Manchester City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Aug | Aston Villa FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 28 May | Chelsea FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | Newcastle United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Sep | AFC Bournemouth | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Aug | Crystal Palace FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Aug | Fulham FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 13 Aug | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 28 May | Manchester City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Newcastle United FC | Brentford FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #4 |
| 8 | Points | 9 |
| 5 | Played | 5 |
| 2 / 2 / 1 | W / D / L | 2 / 3 / 0 |
| 9 | Scored | 10 |
| 9 | Conceded | 4 |
| +0 | GD | +6 |
| 1.60 | PPG | 1.80 |
| 40% | Win % | 40% |
Key Stats
80%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Newcastle United FC this season
Newcastle United FC this season
40%
Clean Sheets
Brentford FC this season
Brentford FC this season
Newcastle United FC are 9th (8 pts). Brentford FC are 4th (9 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Newcastle United FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/1
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Brentford FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/1
46-60
3/1
61-75
1/–
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Newcastle United FC
| Joe Willock | 2 G | |
| Anthony Elanga | 2 G | |
| Yoane Wissa | 1 G | 1 A |
Brentford FC
| Kevin Schade | 3 G | |
| Vitaly Janelt | 2 G | |
| Keane Lewis-Potter | 1 G | 1 A |
| Michael Kayode | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Brentford FC gets underway.
- 5' Newcastle United FC is showing some good football. However, Newcastle United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Newcastle United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' Newcastle United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. Newcastle United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 25' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Eddie Howe will be considering his options from the bench.
- 30' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Newcastle United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 33' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Yoane Wissa on 33 minutes.
- 38' Newcastle United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 38.
- 42' The referee has no hesitation. Christian Norgaard is booked for Brentford FC — Yellow card on 42.
- 42' Another change for Brentford FC made on 42 minute. Rico Henry leaves to be changed by Mads Roerslev.
- 47' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 52' Newcastle United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 57' Brilliant from the forward! Callum Wilson makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 57.
- 59' Aaron Hickey catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 59.
- 64' What a moment for Callum Wilson! That strike on 64 puts his side firmly in control.
- 64' Poor challenge from Mark Flekken. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 69' The energy levels are beginning to show. Thomas Frank might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 72' Another change for Brentford FC made on 72 minute. Christian Norgaard leaves to be changed by Frank Onyeka.
- 77' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Newcastle United FC and Brentford FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 82' Keane Lewis-Potter has so much to prove this time. He replaces Aaron Hickey on 82 minute.
- 83' Aaron Hickey makes way for Keane Lewis-Potter at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from Brentford FC.
- 85' Nathan Collins is having his name booked by the referee on 85.
- 90' Callum Wilson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- Brentford FC will have plenty to reflect on. Newcastle United FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Newcastle United FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 39
-
15
Harvey Barnes ↓ Miguel Almiron 83'
- 9
- 22
- 5
- 36
- 2
- 33
- 4
- 10
- 32
Bench
- 13
- 1
- 6
- 23
- 14
- 8
-
24
Miguel Almiron ↑ 83'
- 21
- 20
Coach
Eddie Howe
Brentford FC Lineups
5-3-2Starting XI
- 5
-
3
Rico Henry ↓ Mads Roerslev 42'
- 19
- 11
- 1
-
27
Vitaly Janelt ↓ Kevin Schade 72'
- 8
- 6
- 2
- 22
-
16
Ben Mee ↓ Neal Maupay 72'
Bench
-
7
Neal Maupay ↑ 72'
- 21
-
30
Mads Roerslev ↑ 42'
-
15
Frank Onyeka ↑ 72'
-
23
Keane Lewis-Potter ↑ 82'
-
9
Kevin Schade ↑ 72'
- 13
- 33
- 14
Coach
Thomas Frank
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alexander Isak | 4 |
| Joelinton | 3 |
| Bryan Mbeumo | 3 |
| Bruno Guimaraes | 3 |
| Ivan Toney | 3 |
| Frank Onyeka | 2 |
| Yoane Wissa | 2 |
| Harvey Barnes | 2 |
Head to Head
Newcastle United FC Form
2023-09-16
Newcastle United FC
1–0
Brentford FC
W
2023-09-02
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
3–1
Newcastle United FC
L
2023-08-27
Newcastle United FC
1–2
Liverpool FC
L
2023-08-19
Manchester City FC
1–0
Newcastle United FC
L
2023-08-12
Newcastle United FC
5–1
Aston Villa FC
W
2023-05-28
Chelsea FC
1–1
Newcastle United FC
D
Brentford FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.52
Newcastle United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.75
Brentford FC xG
I would bet for:
Newcastle United FC or Brentford FC 76% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Newcastle United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.27
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Newcastle United FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Brentford FC
60%
Newcastle United FC or Brentford FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11%
1 – 2
8.5%
2 – 1
7.4%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 1
5.9%
0 – 2
5.8%
0 – 0
5.3%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 3
5%
2 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
3.8%
3 – 1
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Newcastle United FC
| Handicap | Newcastle United FC covers | Push | Brentford FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 17% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 19% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Newcastle United FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✗
Brentford FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

