Brentford extended their unbeaten home streak in the Premier League with an impressive 4-2 win over Newcastle in a thrilling encounter.
The match began at a blistering pace, with Bryan Mbeumo giving Brentford an early lead before Alexander Isak quickly equalized for Newcastle within the first 12 minutes.
Yoane Wissa restored Brentford’s advantage after capitalizing on a misplaced pass from Harvey Barnes. However, Barnes redeemed himself minutes later with a superb turn and finish to make it 2-2.
In the second half, Brentford reclaimed control. Wissa’s deflected shot hit the post early on, but Nathan Collins found the back of the net in the 56th minute, finishing neatly from a set-piece. Kevin Schade then sealed the victory late in the game, chipping the ball over Nick Pope after a clever assist from Mbeumo.
Played in heavy rain due to Storm Darragh, the match was a showcase of open, end-to-end football. Sean Longstaff set the tone early, striking the crossbar with a powerful shot just three minutes in.
Brentford’s opener came in the eighth minute when Christian Norgaard, making his 100th Premier League appearance, delivered a pinpoint pass to Mbeumo, whose deflected shot beat Pope. Newcastle struck back swiftly as Jacob Murphy’s long-range effort was headed in by Isak.
Barnes’ giveaway led to Wissa’s clinical finish, but the Newcastle winger leveled the score soon after, skillfully maneuvering in the box to beat Mark Flekken.
Collins’ decisive goal came from a long set-piece that Newcastle failed to clear, while Schade’s composed finish added the final flourish.
Brentford: Home Dominance
The Gtech Community Stadium continues to deliver excitement, hosting a league-high 40 goals in just eight matches this season. Brentford boast the best home record in the league, with 22 points from eight games and an impressive 26 goals scored.
Bryan Mbeumo has been instrumental, already netting nine goals this season—surpassing his previous Premier League best. Despite some defensive lapses, Brentford have now won five consecutive top-flight home matches for the first time since 1937, scoring three or more goals in each game.
Missed Opportunities Hurt Newcastle
Newcastle’s inability to convert chances proved costly. Alexander Isak, who has contributed to seven goals in his last seven league games, missed a golden opportunity after rounding Flekken but failed to finish.
Bruno Guimaraes and Jacob Murphy also squandered clear chances in the first half, while the team’s defensive errors compounded their woes. This defeat marks Newcastle’s first league loss to Brentford since 1948, leaving them 12th in the table with just two wins from their last 11 league matches.
Brentford, meanwhile, are flying high in sixth place, only four points away from the top four.
Player of the Match:
Bryan Mbeumo