Match Report
In the standings it was Newcastle United 12th on 49 points, Brentford 9th on 53 — separated by 4. Brentford's recent output lagged their position: 14th on form over five rounds while 9th in the table. Against a league average of 1.38 goals per team per game, Newcastle United ran at 1.39 scored and 1.45 conceded, Brentford at 1.45 and 1.37.
13 meetings are on record — 9 won by Newcastle United, 3 by Brentford, 1 drawn, at 3.77 goals per meeting. History backs the host here — 62% of the meetings won by the home side. The fixture leans high-scoring: 77% of meetings brought at least three goals, and both sides scored in 77%. Where history says 3.77 goals per meeting, the last five say 4.6.
The venue was St. James' Park, with room for 52,409 spectators. On the scoreboard, Brentford led 2-1 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-3.
Goal scorers
Newcastle United: Sven Botman (24'), Bruno Guimarães (79') · Brentford: Igor Thiago (45'), Vitaly Janelt (37'), Dango Ouattara (85')
Key stats
Possession: Newcastle United 54% · Brentford 46% · Total shots: 16-11 · On target: 4-5 · Corners: 9-3