How to watch Newcastle United vs Brentford: TV channel, live stream and team news as Carabao Cup heroes return

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Newcastle United are back in action after winning the Carabao Cup for the first time when they take on Brentford.

It’s been a whirlwind few weeks for Newcastle United, who ended the club’s 70-year wait for a trophy when they defeated Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final.

Supporters have remained in dreamland ever since, with hundreds of thousands of them turning out to celebrate with the team in Newcastle on Saturday.

But now it’s back to business and Eddie Howe’s side have a Champions League to qualify for as they return to Premier League action.

Brentford are the opponents and here is everything you need to know about the fixture.

When is Newcastle United vs Brentford?

Newcastle United take on Brentford on Wednesday, April 2, with kick-off coming at 7:45 pm at St. James’ Park.

How to watch Newcastle vs Brentford

Despite not being subject to the country’s 3 pm football blackout rule, Newcastle vs Brentford will not be televised live in the United Kingdom.

Newcastle vs Brentford live stream

There also won’t be a live stream of the match, even on Sky Sports+, but BBC Radio Newcastle will have live commentary.

Newcastle vs Brentford team news

Newcastle would have been without Anthony Gordon even if he wasn’t injured, as the winger serves the last game of his suspension.

The winger suffered an injury on England duty but it isn’t as bad as first feared.

Howe said in his pre-match press conference: “Anthony has a really nasty bruise in and around his thigh.

“He’s up and running, feeling quite good. He hasn’t trained with the group yet, so we anticipate he’ll do that within the next few days.”

Sven Botman remains sidelined for another month after undergoing surgery, with Lewis Hall and Jamaal Lascelles out as well.

Brentford, meanwhile, will be missing up to seven players with Fabio Carvalho, Joshua Dasilva, Aaron Hickey, Michael Kayode, Igor, Rico Henrey and Nunes Fernandes all sidelined.

Position	Team	Played MP	Won W	Drawn D	Lost L	For GF	Against GA	Diff GD	Points Pts
1	LiverpoolLiverpool	29	21	7	1	69	27	42	70
2	ArsenalArsenal	29	16	10	3	53	24	29	58
3	Nottm ForestNottingham Forest	29	16	6	7	49	35	14	54
4	ChelseaChelsea	29	14	7	8	53	37	16	49
5	Man CityManchester City	29	14	6	9	55	40	15	48
6	NewcastleNewcastle	28	14	5	9	47	38	9	47
7	BrightonBrighton	29	12	11	6	48	42	6	47
8	FulhamFulham	29	12	9	8	43	38	5	45
9	Aston VillaAston Villa	29	12	9	8	41	45	-4	45
10	B’mouthBournemouth	29	12	8	9	48	36	12	44
11	BrentfordBrentford	29	12	5	12	50	45	5	41
12	Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace	28	10	9	9	36	33	3	39

Referee and officials

• Referee: Peter Bankes
• Assistants: Edward Smart, Nick Greenhalgh
• Fourth official: Thomas Bramall
• VAR: Craig Pawson 
• Assistant VAR: Akil Howson

Predictions

Newcastle are still riding high and enjoyed their sensational celebrations on Saturday, even if Howe banned his players from drinking.

Yet, it can often be hard for teams to pick themselves back up for a run-of-the-mill match after such a massive emotional release.

A disappointing result wouldn’t be a surprise.

Prediction: Newcastle 1-2 Brentford.