The Magpies capitalised on Josh Dasilva’s early red card with goals from Joelinton and Joe Willock seeing them lead 2-0 at half-time.
Newcastle had chances to extend their lead further in the second half but managed to see out the win and climb up to 14th.
Our writer Dominic Scurr has dished out his player ratings from the the match…
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1. Newcastle United's English midfielder Joe Willock celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Brentford and Newcastle United at Brentford Community Stadium in London on February 26, 2022. - - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Geoff Caddick / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by GEOFF CADDICK/AFP via Getty Images)
Newcastle United's English midfielder Joe Willock celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Brentford and Newcastle United at Brentford Community Stadium in London on February 26, 2022. (Photo by GEOFF CADDICK/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: GEOFF CADDICK
2. Martin Dubravka - 6
Had very little to do. Booked for time wasting. Photo: Shaun Botterill
3. Emil Krafth - 7
Kept things simple and had flashes of good play at both ends. Photo: Stu Forster
4. Fabian Schar - 8
Strong defensively and did brilliantly to assist Joe Willock's goal. Should have got on the scoresheet himself but headed over. Photo: Stu Forster