In this week 27 match on the 26th of February, Brentford hosts Newcastle United in a meeting of these two closely matched Premier League teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 5 degrees, so hopefuly the match makes up for the weather. In their last match, Brentford recorded a 1-2 loss against Arsenal. Emile Smith Rowe struck first for Arsenal in the 48th minute, then Bukayo Saka added another in the 79th minute. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 8 of their last 10, while in their last match, Newcastle United recorded a 1-1 draw against West Ham United. Craig Dawson scored the first goal for West Ham United in the 32nd minute, then Joseph Willock tied it up for Newcastle United in the 1st minute of the first half’s stoppage time earning Newcastle United a comeback draw. Newcastle United is looking for direction having earned 15 points in their last 10 matches.
Newcastle United and Brentford last played eachother at the St. James’ Park on the 20th of November. Newcastle United and Brentford battled to a 3-3 draw. Jamaal Lascelles struck first for Newcastle United in the 10th minute, then Ivan Toney tied it up for Brentford in the 11th minute on a feed from Sergi Canos .
Newcastle United’s most prolific scorer has been Kieran Trippier. The English defender has netted two goals over the last five matches. Brentford’s most prolific scorer has been Ivan Toney. The English attacker has netted 2 goals over the last five matches
Thomas Frank’s Brentford squad will be without Christian Eriksen, Tarique Fosu-Henry and Vitaly Janelt, while Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United squad will be without Matt Ritchie, Federico Fernández, Callum Wilson, Kieran Trippier, Jamal Lewis, Javi Manquillo and Paul Dummett.