08 Sep 2026
Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match against West Ham, according to their manager just stated in his before the game comments. “We have to produce something different. The match against West Ham proved difficult for us. We trust, we have learnt plenty. Now we need to start picking up results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor issue in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged team which beat the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t play for England next week as well.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder each coming in while the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in for Villa after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, whereas Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |