Newcastle vs Brentford: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Newcastle prepare to host Brentford on February 7, 2026, with kick-off at 18:30 under referee Madley, this ENGLAND: Premier League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Newcastle, currently 11th in the standings with 33 points from 24 games, trail the leaders by 20 points. They've earned 23 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Brentford, sitting 7th with 36 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 12 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Newcastle and Brentford have been competitive, with Brentford claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-3). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Liverpool, Newcastle recorded a 1-4 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Pope, Hall, Burn, Thiaw, Trippier, Ramsey, Tonali, Willock, Barnes, Gordon, Elanga. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Brentford's last outing came against Aston Villa, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Kelleher, Henry, Van den Berg, Ajer, Kayode, Janelt, Henderson, Schade, Jensen, Ouattara, Thiago. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Newcastle are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Newcastle and Brentford are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Newcastle's fixtures have averaged 3.3 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Brentford's games average 2.5 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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