The big picture

Brentford come in 8th on the ladder with 14 points; Newcastle United are 12th on 12. Brentford have the higher position to protect.

Brentford are 3–1–5 in Premier League 2026-27, averaging 1.8 goals for and 1 against.

Newcastle United are 3–4–2 in Premier League 2026-27, averaging 1.3 goals for and 1.7 against.

Form

Brentford have won two of their last five and most recently beat Nottingham Forest 2–0.

Newcastle United have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Everton 0–1.

Head to head

These sides have met 12 times on our records since 2016: Brentford 3, Newcastle United 8, 1 drawn.

Last time out (2025-26), Brentford won 3–2 at St. James' Park.

Biggest margin between these two: Newcastle United by 4 goals in 2022-23 (5–1).

Players to watch

For Brentford, watch Kevin Schade (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27) and Vitaly Janelt (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27).

For Newcastle United, watch Joe Willock (0.2 goals a game in 2026-27) and Anthony Elanga (0.4 goals a game in 2026-27).

At Gtech Community Stadium

Brentford have won 9 of their last 20 at Gtech Community Stadium.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Brentford have the edge.