Match report

Brentford Stuns Newcastle with Late Thriller, 3-2 (Premier League)

Newcastle
Newcastle
2–3
FT
Brentford
Brentford
Feb 7, 2026

Brentford stunned Newcastle in a dramatic encounter, securing a crucial win to maintain their Premier League standing. The match saw Newcastle strike first through Botman but Brentford rallied with goals from Janelt and Thiago before half-time. Bruno Guimaraes leveled for the hosts just after the restart, yet Ouattara's late goal sealed victory for the Bees.

Key Facts

  • • Newcastle 2-3 Brentford (Premier League)
  • • Botman scored Newcastle’s first goal in the 24th minute from an assist by Bruno Guimaraes.
  • • Brentford equalized through Janelt in the 37th and took the lead with a penalty by Thiago just before half-time.
  • • Bruno Guimaraes converted a penalty to level for Newcastle at 2-2, but Ouattara’s goal in the 85th minute secured Brentford's victory.

Lineups

Newcastle

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Pope (G)
  • 2 K. Trippier (D)
  • 12 M. Thiaw (D)
  • 4 S. Botman (D)
  • 3 L. Hall (D)
  • 8 S. Tonali (M)
  • 39 Bruno Guimaraes (M)
  • 28 J. Willock (M)
  • 23 J. Murphy (F)
  • 9 Y. Wissa (F)
  • 11 H. Barnes (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 A. Ramsdale
  • 18 W. Osula
  • 20 A. Elanga
  • 27 N. Woltemade
  • 33 D. Burn
  • 37 A. Murphy
  • 41 J. Ramsey
  • 61 L. Shahar
  • 62 S. Neave

Brentford

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Kelleher (G)
  • 33 M. Kayode (D)
  • 20 K. Ajer (D)
  • 4 S. van den Berg (D)
  • 3 R. Henry (D)
  • 6 J. Henderson (M)
  • 27 V. Janelt (M)
  • 19 D. Ouattara (M)
  • 8 M. Jensen (M)
  • 23 K. Lewis-Potter (M)
  • 9 I. Thiago (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 H. R. Valdimarsson
  • 2 A. Hickey
  • 5 E. Pinnock
  • 11 R. Nelson
  • 18 Y. Yarmolyuk
  • 22 N. Collins
  • 24 M. Damsgaard
  • 45 R. Donovan
  • 47 K. Furo

Timeline

  1. Newcastle
    24' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Botman · Assist: Bruno Guimaraes
  2. Brentford
    37' Brentford Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Janelt · Assist: D. Ouattara
  3. Newcastle
    44' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    J. Murphy

    Handball

  4. Brentford
    45' Brentford Goal · Penalty
    I. Thiago
  5. Newcastle
    46' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Willock · On: A. Elanga
  6. Newcastle
    46' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Murphy · On: N. Woltemade
  7. Brentford
    56' Brentford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Henderson · On: Y. Yarmolyuk
  8. Newcastle
    65' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Wissa · On: W. Osula
  9. Brentford
    69' Brentford Card · Yellow Card
    I. Thiago

    Foul

  10. Newcastle
    75' Newcastle Var · Penalty confirmed
    Bruno Guimaraes
  11. Newcastle
    79' Newcastle Goal · Penalty
    Bruno Guimaraes
  12. Brentford
    80' Brentford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Lewis-Potter · On: R. Donovan
  13. Brentford
    85' Brentford Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Ouattara · Assist: M. Jensen
  14. Newcastle
    87' Newcastle subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Trippier · On: Dan Burn
  15. Newcastle
    87' Newcastle subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Tonali · On: J. Ramsey
  16. Brentford
    87' Brentford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Jensen · On: M. Damsgaard
  17. Brentford
    90'+1 Brentford Card · Yellow Card
    V. Janelt

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Newcastle Brentford
Fouls 14 18
Pass Accuracy 82% 75%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 11
Corners 9 3
Total Passes 428 379
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 4 5
xG 2.24 1.79
Shots off Target 8 2
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 351 286
Shots Inside Box 10 6
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 6 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Brentford capitalized on a strong second half start with Thiago converting a penalty to take the lead before halftime.
  • ▸ Newcastle leveled shortly after the restart through Bruno Guimaraes' penalty, but Brentford's late goal by Ouattara shifted momentum and secured their victory.