2021/22
Matchweek 12
All times shown are your local time
Sat 20 Nov 2021
Kick Off:
St. James' Park, Newcastle
Att: 52,131
Ref: Robert Jones

WHO'S GOING TO BE YOUR

MAN OF THE MATCH?

Saint-Maximin rescues draw as Newcastle fight back twice

Allan Saint-Maximin earned a point for Newcastle United as they twice came from behind to draw 3-3 with Brentford at St James' Park.

Newcastle's new head coach Eddie Howe was unable to attend the match after testing positive for COVID-19, but his side nonetheless made a great start as Jamaal Lascelles headed in from a corner after 10 minutes.

The lead last just 67 seconds though, as a shot from former Magpies striker Ivan Toney squirmed through the gloves of Karl Darlow.

The Bees completed a first-half turnaround as Rico Henry arrived to meet Sergi Canos's brilliant cross, but Joelinton made it 2-2 before the end of a breathless first half.

Brentford regained the lead on 61 minutes when substitute Frank Onyeka's shot went in off Lascelles for an own goal. However, Newcastle hit back once more, with substitute Ryan Fraser crossing for Saint-Maximin to score.

Despite their efforts, Newcastle drop to the bottom of the table on six points, after Norwich City's victory over Southampton. Brentford stay 14th, with 13 points.

See: Newcastle report | Brentford report

Next fixtures

Newcastle: 27 Nov v Arsenal (A)
Brentford: 28 Nov v Everton (H)

Match officials

Referee: Robert Jones. Assistants: Eddie Smart, Simon Beck. Fourth official: Jeremy Simpson. VAR: Kevin Friend. Assistant VAR: Scott Ledger.

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Match officials

Referee: Robert Jones

Assistants: Edward Smart, Simon Beck

Fourth Official: Jeremy Simpson

VAR: Kevin Friend

Assistant VAR: Scott Ledger

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      Season So Far

      Newcastle
       
      Brentford

      Top Player Stats

        Head-to-Head

        Newcastle
        Total Wins
        5
        Home
        2
        Away
        3
        Brentford
        Total Wins
        0
        Home
        0
        Away
        0

        Played

        6

        Draws 1

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