Sunday , 16 August 2026

Newcastle United FC vs Brentford FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2024-25
Newcastle United FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Brentford FC
Wed 2 Apr 2025 · 18:45 UTC St James' Park 52,031 HT 45' · FT 45'
Alexander Isak 45+3' 1–0
1–1 66' Bryan Mbeumo pen
Sandro Tonali 74' 2–1
Fabian Schar 70' Y
Y 72' Keane Lewis-Potter

Overview

Match Preview

Newcastle United FC vs Brentford FC — Premier League at St James' Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Peter Bankes
  • Assistant 1 Edward Smart (England)
  • Assistant 2 Nicholas Greenhalgh (England)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 West Ham United FC 38 39
2 Burnley FC 38 22
3 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 38 20
4 Tottenham Hotspur FC 0 0
5 Coventry City FC 0 0
6 Hull City AFC 0 0
7 Ipswich Town FC 0 0
8 Arsenal FC 0 0
9 Manchester City FC 0 0
10 Manchester United FC 0 0
11 Aston Villa FC 0 0
12 Liverpool FC 0 0
13 AFC Bournemouth 0 0
14 Sunderland AFC 0 0
15 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0 0
16 Brentford FC 0 0
17 Chelsea FC 0 0
18 Fulham FC 0 0
19 Newcastle United FC 0 0
20 Everton FC 0 0
21 Leeds United FC 0 0
22 Crystal Palace FC 0 0
23 Nottingham Forest FC 0 0

Head-to-Head

6
1
3
Newcastle United FC 10 games · Avg 4.2 goals Brentford FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-04-02 Newcastle United FC 2–1 Brentford FC 2024-12-07 Brentford FC 4–2 Newcastle United FC 2024-05-19 Brentford FC 2–4 Newcastle United FC 2023-09-16 Newcastle United FC 1–0 Brentford FC 2023-04-08 Brentford FC 1–2 Newcastle United FC

Recent Form

Newcastle United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Apr Brentford FC H 2–1 W
10 Mar West Ham United FC A 1–0 W
02 Mar Brighton & Hove Albion FC H 1–2 L
26 Feb Liverpool FC A 0–2 L
23 Feb Nottingham Forest FC H 4–3 W
15 Feb Manchester City FC A 0–4 L
Brentford FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Apr Newcastle United FC A 1–2 L
15 Mar AFC Bournemouth A 2–1 W
08 Mar Aston Villa FC H 0–1 L
26 Feb Everton FC H 1–1 D
21 Feb Leicester City FC A 4–0 W
15 Feb West Ham United FC A 1–0 W

Season Stats

Newcastle United FC Brentford FC
#19 Position #16
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

80% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
80% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Newcastle United FC are 19th (0 pts). Brentford FC are 16th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Newcastle United FC host Brentford FC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' Alexander Isak has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
  • 10' Ukraine international Yegor Yarmolyuk has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 15' Newcastle United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
  • 20' Newcastle United FC currently sit 6 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Newcastle United FC in their 4-3-3 trying to find a way past Brentford FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 30' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 35' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 40' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 45' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Newcastle United FC and Brentford FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 48' What composure from Alexander Isak! The Sweden international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 53' Brentford FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 58' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 59' Mikkel Damsgaard has so much to prove this time. He replaces Vitaly Janelt on 59 minute.
  • 64' Both keepers have barely been tested. Newcastle United FC and Brentford FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 66' What composure from Bryan Mbeumo! The Cameroon international strokes it home. 1-1.
  • 67' Callum Wilson gets the nod from Newcastle United FC. He replaces Alexander Isak and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 70' A meaty challenge results in booking for Fabian Schar on 70.
  • 72' Keane Lewis-Potter has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 72.
  • 74' Brilliant from the midfielder! Sandro Tonali makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 74.
  • 79' The energy levels are beginning to show. Thomas Frank might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 83' Time for substitution for Brentford FC. Ethan Pinnock is replaced by Kristoffer Ajer.
  • 88' Jacob Murphy has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 14 cards already picked up this season.
  • 89' Emil Krafth is replacing Kieran Trippier for the Newcastle United FC side.
  • 90' The crowd applauds Harvey Barnes as he leaves the pitch. Lewis Miley steps in for Newcastle United FC.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Brentford FC.

Lineups

Newcastle United FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Eddie Howe

Brentford FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Thomas Frank

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Alexander Isak 4
Joelinton 3
Bryan Mbeumo 3
Bruno Guimaraes 3
Ivan Toney 3
Yoane Wissa 2
Harvey Barnes 2
Jacob Murphy 2

Head to Head

2025-04-02 Newcastle United FC 2–1 Brentford FC 2024-12-07 Brentford FC 4–2 Newcastle United FC 2024-05-19 Brentford FC 2–4 Newcastle United FC 2023-09-16 Newcastle United FC 1–0 Brentford FC 2023-04-08 Brentford FC 1–2 Newcastle United FC

Newcastle United FC Form

2025-04-02 Newcastle United FC 2–1 Brentford FC W 2025-03-10 West Ham United FC 0–1 Newcastle United FC W 2025-03-02 Newcastle United FC 1–2 Brighton & Hove Albion FC L 2025-02-26 Liverpool FC 2–0 Newcastle United FC L 2025-02-23 Newcastle United FC 4–3 Nottingham Forest FC W 2025-02-15 Manchester City FC 4–0 Newcastle United FC L

Brentford FC Form

2025-04-02 Newcastle United FC 2–1 Brentford FC L 2025-03-15 AFC Bournemouth 1–2 Brentford FC W 2025-03-08 Brentford FC 0–1 Aston Villa FC L 2025-02-26 Brentford FC 1–1 Everton FC D 2025-02-21 Leicester City FC 0–4 Brentford FC W 2025-02-15 West Ham United FC 0–1 Brentford FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.94 Newcastle United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.91 Brentford FC xG
I would bet for: Newcastle United FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Newcastle United FC40% Draw32% Brentford FC28%
Actual: Newcastle United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes38% 0% No62%
Avg goals/match: 1.85
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 82%
18%
± 1.5 56%
44%
± 2.5 28%
72%
± 3.5 12%
88%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

Newcastle United FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Brentford FC
60%
Newcastle United FC or Brentford FC
68%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Newcastle United FC22% Draw57% Brentford FC21%
Actual: Newcastle United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
18.2%
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
13.4%
0 – 1
12.8%
2 – 0
6.6%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
6.1%
1 – 2
6%
2 – 2
3%
3 – 0
2.1%
3 – 1
2%
1 – 3
1.9%

Asian Handicap — Newcastle United FC

Handicap Newcastle United FC covers Push Brentford FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 9% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 21% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 20% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Newcastle United FC keeps clean sheet
41% ✓
Brentford FC keeps clean sheet
39% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.