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Match officials announced for Brentford battle
John Brooks will be the referee for Newcastle United's Premier League clash against Brentford at St. James' Park on Saturday afternoon (kick-off 3pm BST).
Saturday, 8th October
Newcastle United vs Brentford
St. James' Park
Kick-off 3pm BST
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Eddie Howe's side will be bidding for back-to-back Premier League victories when they face Thomas Frank's Bees at St. James' Park and this will be the first time Brooks has officiated a English top-flight fixture involving the Magpies.
The Leicestershire whistler was the man in the middle for Newcastle's Carabao Cup victory, via penalties, against Newport County in September 2020 and issued two yellow cards during the fourth round tie at Rodney Parade, booking United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey.
Brooks, promoted to the Select Group 1 of referees ahead in June 2021, has officiated three Premier League clashes so far this season, brandishing a total of 16 yellow cards and zero reds.
The 32-year-old, who joined the FIFA International Referees List as an assistant referee in 2015, began refereeing in the National League, the fifth tier of English football.
2021/22 stats
Games (all competitions): 18
Yellow cards issued: 64
Red cards issued: 1
Assistants
Assistant referees: Ian Hussin & Matthew Wilkes
Fourth official: Craig Pawson
VAR: Paul Tierney
Assistant VAR: Scott Ledger