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Everton handed John Brooks for Newcastle clash as remarkable winless record continues

Everton will have an unwanted piece of history hanging over Monday night’s Premier League trip to Newcastle United after John Brooks was appointed as referee. The Blues have never won a Premier League game with Brooks in charge, a sequence…

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Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 9:00 AM

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John Brooks has been appointed as referee for Everton's Premier League trip to Newcastle United.
Everton have never won a Premier League match officiated by Brooks, recording six draws and eight defeats in 14 games.
Across all competitions, Everton's winless streak under Brooks stands at 16 matches.

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John Brooks has been appointed referee for Everton's upcoming Premier League match against Newcastle United at St James' Park. The appointment highlights an unusual streak, as Everton have never won a Premier League game officiated by Brooks since his first club appointment in January 2022.

Across 14 Premier League fixtures with Brooks as referee, Everton have recorded six draws and eight defeats, extending to 16 winless matches across all competitions. Brooks will be assisted by Nick Greenhalgh and Steve Meredith, with Paul Howard on VAR duty, as David Moyes' side seeks to rebound from consecutive league defeats.

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