Match report

Brentford Defeats Newcastle 1-0 in League Cup

Brentford
Brentford
1–0
FT
Newcastle
Newcastle
Dec 22, 2020

Brentford stunned Newcastle with a 1-0 victory in the League Cup, thanks to a crucial goal by J. Dasilva in the 66th minute. Newcastle made several substitutions but couldn't find the equalizer, leaving Brentford as the victors.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Brentford 1 - Newcastle 0
  • • Goal: J. Dasilva (66th minute)
  • • Assist: S. Canos
  • • Substitutions: Brentford - V. Janelt (60'), S. Canos (69'), M. Jensen (81')
  • • Yellow Card: J. Shelvey (70')

Lineups

Brentford

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 28 L. Daniels (G)
  • 29 M. Sørensen (D)
  • 5 E. Pinnock (D)
  • 2 D. Thompson (D)
  • 9 E. Marcondes (M)
  • 7 Sergi Canós (F)
  • 24 T. Fosu (D)
  • 27 V. Janelt (M)
  • 20 S. Ghoddos (F)
  • 14 J. Dasilva (M)
  • 15 M. Forss (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 C. Nørgaard
  • 17 I. Toney
  • 8 M. Jensen
  • 4 C. Goode
  • 1 David Raya
  • 36 F. Stevens
  • 19 B. Mbeumo

Newcastle

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 26 K. Darlow (G)
  • 2 C. Clark (D)
  • 22 D. Yedlin (D)
  • 15 J. Lewis (D)
  • 8 J. Shelvey (M)
  • 21 R. Fraser (M)
  • 14 I. Hayden (D)
  • 24 M. Almirón (M)
  • 23 J. Murphy (M)
  • 36 S. Longstaff (M)
  • 13 C. Wilson (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 D. Gayle
  • 9 Joelinton
  • 7 A. Carroll
  • 17 E. Krafth
  • 11 M. Ritchie
  • 16 J. Hendrick
  • 29 M. Gillespie

Timeline

  1. Brentford
    60' Brentford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Janelt · On: C. Norgaard
  2. Newcastle
    65' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Almirón · On: D. Gayle
  3. Newcastle
    65' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Fraser · On: Joelinton
  4. Brentford
    66' Brentford Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Dasilva · Assist: S. Canos
  5. Brentford
    69' Brentford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Canos · On: I. Toney
  6. Newcastle
    70' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    J. Shelvey

    Foul

  7. Newcastle
    80' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Lewis · On: A. Carroll
  8. Brentford
    81' Brentford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Dasilva · On: M. Jensen

Match Stats

Stat Brentford Newcastle
Fouls 9 14
Pass Accuracy 79% 81%
Offsides 0 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 12
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 378 396
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 5 3
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 297 320
Shots Inside Box 9 7
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Brentford took the lead with a goal by J. Dasilva in the 66th minute, which proved decisive in securing the win.
  • ▸ Newcastle's attempts to equalize were thwarted by Brentford's solid defense, with no goals conceded.