Brentford continued their impressive home form, maintaining the best home record in the Premier League with a 4-2 victory over Newcastle in a thrilling encounter at the Gtech Community Stadium.
The match started with high intensity as both teams scored within the first 12 minutes. Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo opened the scoring, but Alexander Isak quickly equalized for Newcastle, setting the tone for an exciting first half.
Brentford regained the lead through Yoane Wissa, who capitalized on a mistake by Harvey Barnes to score his ninth goal in eight league games. However, Barnes redeemed himself shortly after with a clever turn and finish to make it 2-2.
The second half saw more chances, with Wissa hitting the post after a deflected shot, but it was Nathan Collins who put Brentford back in front. Collins finished a left-footed shot after a free-kick was floated into the box. Kevin Schade sealed the win late on, clipping the ball over Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope to make it 4-2, ensuring Brentford have now won seven and drawn one of their eight home league games this season.
Fast Start Sets the Stage
The match got off to a frantic start, with torrential rain due to Storm Darragh adding to the drama. After just three minutes, Sean Longstaff rattled the crossbar with a powerful shot from 18 yards for Newcastle, signaling the attacking intent from both sides.
Brentford made the breakthrough after eight minutes. Christian Norgaard, making his 100th Premier League appearance, played a pass out to Mbeumo on the right wing. Mbeumo cut inside and his shot deflected off Fabian Schar, wrong-footing Pope to give Brentford the early lead.
However, Newcastle responded quickly. Four minutes later, Jacob Murphy’s long-range shot was intercepted by Isak, who flung himself into the path of the ball to score a header and bring the visitors level at 1-1.
Brentford Capitalize on Newcastle’s Missed Chances
Newcastle had several chances to take the lead, but were punished for their wastefulness. In the 16th minute, Harvey Barnes gave the ball away in his own half with a sloppy pass, allowing Wissa to take advantage. Wissa sprinted at the retreating Newcastle defense and placed a precise finish past Nick Pope to put Brentford back in front at 2-1.
Barnes made up for his earlier error in the 32nd minute. He was given too much time and space inside the Brentford penalty area, allowing him to turn and slot the ball through Norgaard’s legs and past goalkeeper Mark Flekken at the far post to make it 2-2.
Collins and Schade Seal the Victory
In the second half, Brentford began to dominate and took control in the 56th minute. A free-kick from Flekken bounced in the penalty area, and Collins calmly slotted his second goal of the season across Pope to give Brentford a 3-2 advantage.
The victory was sealed late on when Mbeumo threaded a pass to Schade, who showed great composure to clip the ball over the advancing Pope, securing the win at 4-2.
Nick Pope’s Frustrating Day
Despite some good saves throughout the match, Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope had a difficult day. He was beaten by deflections on Mbeumo’s early goal and Wissa’s strike, and his inability to prevent Collins’ goal from a set-piece left him frustrated. As Brentford continued to exploit Newcastle’s defensive lapses, Pope could do little to stop the relentless Brentford attack.
Brentford’s Home Form Remains Strong
This victory keeps Brentford’s exceptional home record intact, with only one draw and no defeats at home this season. The Bees continue to impress, with their attacking players, particularly Mbeumo and Wissa, showing great form. With this win, Brentford have reaffirmed their status as one of the Premier League’s toughest teams to beat at home, while Newcastle will have to reflect on missed opportunities in this thrilling encounter.
