Match report

Newcastle Defeats Brentford 3-1 in League Cup Action

Newcastle
Newcastle
3–1
FT
Brentford
Brentford
Dec 18, 2024

Newcastle demonstrated impressive form to defeat Brentford 3-1 in a competitive League Cup match. Goals from S. Tonali, who netted a brace, and Fabian Schär ensured Newcastle's control over the game. Despite a late consolation goal from Y. Wissa for Brentford, Newcastle maintained their composure to secure the win.

Key Facts

  • • S. Tonali scored two goals at 9 and 43 minutes.
  • • Fabian Schär added a third goal for Newcastle at 69 minutes.
  • • Y. Wissa secured Brentford's consolation goal in the final minute of regulation time.
  • • Newcastle saw three players, including Fabian Schär, Bruno Guimaraes, and V. Livramento, receive yellow cards during the match.

Lineups

Newcastle

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Dúbravka (G)
  • 21 T. Livramento (D)
  • 5 F. Schär (D)
  • 33 D. Burn (D)
  • 20 L. Hall (D)
  • 39 Bruno Guimarães (M)
  • 8 S. Tonali (M)
  • 7 Joelinton (M)
  • 23 J. Murphy (F)
  • 14 A. Isak (F)
  • 10 A. Gordon (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 J. Willock
  • 11 H. Barnes
  • 18 W. Osula
  • 2 K. Trippier
  • 24 M. Almirón
  • 25 L. Kelly
  • 19 O. Vlachodimos
  • 13 M. Targett
  • 67 L. Miley

Brentford

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Flekken (G)
  • 22 N. Collins (D)
  • 5 E. Pinnock (D)
  • 16 B. Mee (D)
  • 20 K. Ajer (M)
  • 18 Y. Yarmoliuk (M)
  • 27 V. Janelt (M)
  • 23 K. Lewis-Potter (M)
  • 7 K. Schade (F)
  • 14 Fábio Carvalho (F)
  • 11 Y. Wissa (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 M. Roerslev
  • 19 B. Mbeumo
  • 24 M. Damsgaard
  • 32 P. Maghoma
  • 21 J. Meghoma
  • 28 R. Trevitt
  • 26 Y. Konak
  • 12 H. Valdimarsson
  • 99 J. Eyestone

Timeline

  1. Newcastle
    9' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Tonali
  2. Brentford
    14' Brentford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ethan Pinnock · On: M. Roerslev Rasmussen
  3. Newcastle
    17' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    Fabian Schär

    Foul

  4. Brentford
    31' Brentford Card · Yellow Card
    N. Collins

    Foul

  5. Newcastle
    38' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    Bruno Guimaraes

    Foul

  6. Newcastle
    43' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Tonali · Assist: Anthony Gordon
  7. Newcastle
    45'+1 Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    V. Livramento

    Foul

  8. Newcastle
    46' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Joelinton · On: J. Willock
  9. Brentford
    61' Brentford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Carvalho · On: B. Mbeumo
  10. Brentford
    62' Brentford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Janelt · On: M. Damsgaard
  11. Newcastle
    65' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Murphy · On: H. Barnes
  12. Newcastle
    69' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    Fabian Schär · Assist: Bruno Guimaraes
  13. Brentford
    74' Brentford subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Schade · On: P. Maghoma
  14. Brentford
    74' Brentford subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Lewis-Potter · On: J. Meghoma
  15. Newcastle
    77' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Isak · On: W. Osula
  16. Newcastle
    77' Newcastle subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Hall · On: K. Trippier
  17. Newcastle
    77' Newcastle subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Anthony Gordon · On: M. Almirón
  18. Brentford
    90'+1 Brentford Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Wissa · Assist: B. Mbeumo

Match Stats

Stat Newcastle Brentford
Fouls 11 9
Pass Accuracy 84% 80%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 23 10
Corners 8 5
Total Passes 430 350
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 10 1
Shots on Target 5 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 6
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 363 279
Shots Inside Box 16 7
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ S. Tonali's early goal at 9 minutes set a strong tone for Newcastle and boosted their confidence.
  • ▸ The second goal by S. Tonali shortly before halftime at 43 minutes effectively put Brentford on the back foot, making it difficult to recover.