Report | December 30
Crystal Palace | 3 - 1 | Brentford |
Michael Olise 14, 58 | Keane Lewis-Potter 2 | |
Eberechi Eze 39 |
48% | Possession | 52% |
13 | Total Shots | 9 |
6 | Shots on Target | 4 |
7 | Corners | 4 |
14 | Fouls | 10 |
Brentford flew out of the blocks in this one with a second minute Keane Lewis-Potter goal after being assisted by Mads Roerslev. After going down 1-0, Michael Olise retaliated in the 14th minute. Eberechi Eze then completed the comeback from the early deficit with a tiebreaking score in the 39th minute. Michael Olise netted one more for Palace in the 58th which cemented their victory.
Michael Olise had a field day, registering 7 crosses. Michael Olise deserves a notable mention with an impressive pass completion rate of 87%. Neither team had a clear advantage in the passing game. Palace completed 446 passes while Brentford completed 478 passes.
Palace are back in business as they take all three points. Meanwhile, it's more misery for Brentford as they lose again.
Michael Olise | Eberechi Eze |
Scored 2 goals | Scored 1 goal |
7 crosses (1st in the game) | 6 crosses (2nd on their team) |
Both squads play next on Saturday, January 20th. Palace take on Arsenal at Emirates Stadium, while Brentford have a crucial game against Forest. Can the Eagles win again? Will the Bees halt their terrible form?
Report | December 27
Brentford | 1 - 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers |
Yoane Wissa 16 | Mario Lemina 13 | |
Hwang Heechan 14, 28 | ||
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde 79 |
60% | Possession | 40% |
14 | Total Shots | 11 |
4 | Shots on Target | 5 |
8 | Corners | 2 |
5 | Fouls | 14 |
This match was quite the high-scoring affair. Mario Lemina began the scoring for Wolves in the 13th minute following some good work by Pablo Sarabia. Following the opening goal, Wolves proceeded to add on 3 more goals, compared to Brentford's 1 as Wolves took the three points.
Pablo Sarabia was relentless, leading the team in crosses. Positives for the Bees? Their superior passing game was clear for all to see; they completed 611 passes compared to Wolves' 414.
Wolves take six points from their last possible six. Meanwhile, Brentford's woeful losing run continues.
Hwang Heechan | Mario Lemina |
Scored 2 goals | Scored 1 goal |
1 corner won | 41 completed passes (2nd on their team) |
Both squads play next on Saturday, December 30th. Brentford meet Palace at Selhurst Park, while Wolves take on Everton at Molineux Stadium. Will the Bees halt their terrible form? Can Wolves make it three wins in a row?
Report | December 17
Brentford | 1 - 2 | Aston Villa |
Keane Lewis-Potter 45 | Alex Moreno 77 | |
Ollie Watkins 85 |
32% | Possession | 68% |
4 | Total Shots | 15 |
3 | Shots on Target | 5 |
7 | Corners | 11 |
19 | Fouls | 6 |
Keane Lewis-Potter scored the match's first goal for Brentford in the 45th minute. Villa's Alex Moreno then responded with a tying goal in the 77th minute. Ollie Watkins then netted an 85th minute strike to give Villa the win.
Diego Carlos pulled the strings for the Villans, he completed 57 passes which was a completion rate of 89%. The Bees were thwarted by the offside flag as Ivan Toney was caught 3 times. The Villans' range of passing won them the day in the end, completing 279 more passes than the Bees.
The wins keep on coming for Villa. Meanwhile, Brentford's losing streak continues.
Alex Moreno | Keane Lewis-Potter |
Scored 1 goal | Scored 1 goal |
1 blocked shot (2nd on their team) | 1 corner won |
Next up, Brentford take on Man City at Etihad Stadium on Saturday, December 23rd. While Villa entertain a Sheffield United side desperate for points at the foot of the table on Friday, December 22nd. Will the Bees halt their terrible form? Can the Villans keep their great form going?
Report | December 9
Sheffield United | 1 - 0 | Brentford |
James Mcatee 45 |
40% | Possession | 60% |
9 | Total Shots | 10 |
4 | Shots on Target | 4 |
3 | Corners | 3 |
14 | Fouls | 13 |
Following a goalless first half, James Mcatee began the scoring for Sheffield United in the 45th minute after being found by Gustavo Hamer. This lone goal proved decisive, as Sheffield United kept Brentford out for the rest of the game to take the three points.
Gustavo Hamer had a field day, registering 5 crosses. Positives for the Bees? Their superior passing game was clear for all to see; they completed 487 passes compared to the Blades' 334.
Sheffield United are back on the up. Meanwhile, Brentford will hope this isn't the start of a losing streak.
Wesley Foderingham | Saman Ghoddoos |
Earned a clean sheet | 5 tackles won |
Saved 4 shots | 5 crosses (2nd on their team) |
Next up, Sheffield United meet Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, December 16th. While Brentford meet Villa at Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday, December 17th. Can this be the start of a winning streak for the Blades? Will the Bees get out of this rough patch?
Report | December 6
Brighton & Hove Albion | 2 - 1 | Brentford |
Pascal Groß 31 | Bryan Mbeumo 27 [PK] | |
Jack Hinshelwood 52 |
61% | Possession | 39% |
18 | Total Shots | 8 |
7 | Shots on Target | 2 |
7 | Corners | 3 |
10 | Fouls | 8 |
Bryan Mbeumo got the opener from the penalty spot for Brentford in the 27th minute. Brighton's Pascal Groß then responded with a tying goal in the 31st minute. Jack Hinshelwood then netted a 52nd minute strike to give Brighton the win.
Billy Gilmour had a field day, registering 6 crosses. Brentford's Yoane Wissa only registered 8 touches in a frustrating game for the midfielder. The Seagulls passed the ball about with ease, completing 228 more passes than the Bees and taking all three points home.
Brighton's uninspiring form comes to an end as they take all three points. Meanwhile, Brentford's mixed form continues.
Pascal Groß | Bryan Mbeumo |
Assisted 1 goal | Scored 1 goal |
Scored 1 goal | Drew 1 foul (3rd on their team) |
Both squads play next on Saturday, December 9th. Brighton meet Burnley at The American Express Community Stadium, while Brentford meet Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. Can the Seagulls win again? Will the Bees improve their form?
Report | December 2
Brentford | 3 - 1 | Luton Town |
Neal Maupay 49 | Jacob Brown 76 | |
Benjamin Mee 56 | ||
Shandon Baptiste 81 |
69% | Possession | 31% |
27 | Total Shots | 7 |
6 | Shots on Target | 1 |
7 | Corners | 5 |
10 | Fouls | 8 |
After being locked in at 0-0 for the first 45 minutes, Neal Maupay opened the scoring for Brentford in the 49th minute. Benjamin Mee then doubled the lead with a goal in the 56th minute. Down 2-0, Luton's Jacob Brown narrowed the deficit with a strike in the 76th minute. However, the comeback attempt was futile as Shandon Baptiste put the game out of reach with an 81st minute goal to secure the win for Brentford.
Frank Onyeka was one step ahead all game, recording 3 interceptions. The Bees' technical superiority contributed to their win as they completed 349 more passes than the Hatters.
Brentford finally end their run of losses. Meanwhile, Luton's mixed form continues.
Neal Maupay | Bryan Mbeumo |
Scored 1 goal | Assisted 1 goal |
Drew 3 fouls (1st in the game) | 8 crosses (1st in the game) |
Next up, Brentford take on Brighton at The American Express Community Stadium on Wednesday, December 6th. While Luton hope to rise to the challenge of a high-flying Arsenal side on Tuesday, December 5th. Can this be the start of a winning streak for the Bees? Will the Hatters improve their form?
Report | November 25
Brentford | 0 - 1 | Arsenal |
Kai Havertz 89 |
36% | Possession | 64% |
9 | Total Shots | 15 |
3 | Shots on Target | 4 |
1 | Corners | 8 |
9 | Fouls | 7 |
After a scoreless first 45 minutes, Kai Havertz opened the score for Arsenal in the 89th minute following an assist by Bukayo Saka. This lone goal proved decisive, as Arsenal held on to beat Brentford and take all three points.
Leandro Trossard continually probed down the flank, getting 7 crosses into the box. Yoane Wissa only registered 16 touches in a frustrating game for Brentford's midfielder. The Gunners' range of passing won them the day in the end, completing 209 more passes than the Bees.
Arsenal make it two wins in two. Meanwhile, Brentford will hope this isn't the start of a losing streak.
Bukayo Saka | Christian Nørgaard |
Assisted 1 goal | 5 tackles won |
6 crosses (2nd on their team) | 2 crosses (2nd on their team) |
Both squads play next on Saturday, December 2nd. Brentford take on Luton at Gtech Community Stadium, while Arsenal take on Wolves at Emirates Stadium. Will the Bees get out of this rough patch? Can the Gunners make it three wins in a row?
Report | November 12
Liverpool | 3 - 0 | Brentford |
Mohamed Salah 39, 62 | ||
Diogo Jota 74 |
59% | Possession | 41% |
17 | Total Shots | 16 |
10 | Shots on Target | 3 |
6 | Corners | 8 |
16 | Fouls | 12 |
Mohamed Salah got Liverpool off to a flyer in the 39th minute. He added another to put Liverpool 2-0 up after 62nd minutes. Diogo Jota put the finishing touches on the result with a third in the 74th minute to secure a comfortable win for Liverpool over Brentford.
Kostas Tsimikas had a field day, registering 10 crosses. The Reds had the edge in the passing game, completing 501 passes compared to the Bees' 344.
Things look to be on the up for Liverpool as they come away with all three points. Meanwhile, Brentford get a shock to their system as they taste defeat for the first time in a while.
Mohamed Salah | Kostas Tsimikas |
Scored 2 goals | Earned a clean sheet |
Drew 1 foul (2nd on their team) | Assisted 2 goals |
Both squads play next on Saturday, November 25th. Liverpool prepare for a bottom-of-the-table scrap against fellow strugglers Man City, while Brentford meet Arsenal at Gtech Community Stadium. Can the Reds win again? Will the Bees put this disappointment behind them?
Report | November 4
Brentford | 3 - 2 | West Ham United |
Neal Maupay 11 | Kudus Mohammed 19 | |
Konstantinos Mavropanos 55 [OG] | Jarrod Bowen 26 | |
Nathan Collins 69 |
59% | Possession | 41% |
16 | Total Shots | 12 |
4 | Shots on Target | 2 |
4 | Corners | 3 |
12 | Fouls | 14 |
Neal Maupay got the opener for Brentford in the 11th minute after being found by Frank Onyeka. After the first, Brentford proceeded to add on 2 more goals. West Ham nearly kept up in this high-scoring affair, scoring 2 of their own, but it wasn't enough as Brentford narrowly took the win in this exciting match.
Bryan Mbeumo had a field day, registering 8 crosses. The Bees had the edge in the passing game, completing 555 passes compared to the Hammers' 380.
Brentford extend their winning streak. Meanwhile, it's more misery for West Ham as they lose again.
Neal Maupay | Kudus Mohammed |
Scored 1 goal | Drew 4 fouls (16th in the Premier League) |
2 tackles won | Scored 1 goal |
Both squads play next on Sunday, November 12th. Brentford meet Liverpool at Anfield, while West Ham meet Forest at London Stadium. Can the Bees keep their great form going? Will the Hammers halt their terrible form?
Report | October 28
Chelsea | 0 - 2 | Brentford |
Ethan Pinnock 58 | ||
Bryan Mbeumo 90 |
69% | Possession | 31% |
17 | Total Shots | 7 |
2 | Shots on Target | 5 |
10 | Corners | 1 |
12 | Fouls | 7 |
Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo set up Ethan Pinnock for the opening score in the 58th minute. He then followed the assist with a goal of his own in the 96th minute, and there was nothing between the teams for the remainder, resulting in a 2-0 win.
Nathan Collins' excellent reading of the game was on show again, he intercepted the ball 3 times. The Blues may have lost but their technical prowess was on show throughout; they completed 397 more passes than the Bees.
Brentford make it back-to-back wins. Meanwhile, Chelsea's mixed form continues.
Bryan Mbeumo | Ethan Pinnock |
Assisted 1 goal | Earned a clean sheet |
Scored 1 goal | Scored 1 goal |
Next up, Chelsea meet Tottenham for the latest in a long line of grudge matches on Monday, November 6th. While Brentford meet West Ham at Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday, November 4th. Will the Blues improve their form? Can the Bees make it three wins in a row?
Report | October 21
Brentford | 3 - 0 | Burnley |
Yoane Wissa 25 | ||
Bryan Mbeumo 62 | ||
Saman Ghoddoos 87 |
50% | Possession | 50% |
23 | Total Shots | 6 |
10 | Shots on Target | 1 |
5 | Corners | 5 |
14 | Fouls | 12 |
Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo set up Yoane Wissa for the opening score in the 25th minute. He then followed the assist with a goal of his own in the 62nd minute. Saman Ghoddoos put on the finishing touches with a third goal in the 87th minute to secure them the comfortable win.
The threat came from out wide, with Mathias Jensen and Bryan Mbeumo registering 5 crosses. Neither team had a clear advantage in the passing game. Brentford completed 445 passes while Burnley completed 441 passes.
Brentford are back in business as they take all three points. Meanwhile, Burnley have now taken 0 points from a possible 6.
Bryan Mbeumo | Yoane Wissa |
4 shots on target (3rd in the Premier League) | Scored 1 goal |
6 shots (11th in the Premier League) | 2 tackles won |
Both squads play next on Saturday, October 28th. Brentford meet fierce rivals Chelsea, while Burnley will look to take three points from fellow strugglers Bournemouth. Can the Bees win again? Will the Clarets get out of this rough patch?
Report | October 7
Manchester United | 2 - 1 | Brentford |
Scott McTominay 90, 90 | Mathias Jensen 26 |
64% | Possession | 36% |
21 | Total Shots | 11 |
8 | Shots on Target | 3 |
7 | Corners | 5 |
10 | Fouls | 17 |
Mathias Jensen began the scoring for Brentford in the 26th minute after being assisted by Yoane Wissa. Man United's Scott McTominay then responded with a tying goal in the 90th minute. McTominay then netted another late strike to give Man United the win.
Bruno Fernandes posed a threat out wide all game, registering 11 crosses. Brentford's Ivan Toney was a frequent offender, committing 4 fouls. United passed the ball about with ease, completing 229 more passes than the Bees and taking all three points home.
Things look to be on the up for Man United as they come away with all three points. Meanwhile, Brentford's mixed form continues.
Scott McTominay | Mathias Jensen |
Scored 2 goals | Scored 1 goal |
2 completed passes | 2 crosses (2nd on their team) |
Both squads play next on Saturday, October 21st. Man United take on Sheffield United at Bramall Lane, while Brentford take on Burnley at Gtech Community Stadium. Can United win again? Will the Bees improve their form?
Report | October 1
Nottingham Forest | 1 - 1 | Brentford |
Nicolás Domínguez 65 | Christian Nørgaard 58 |
41% | Possession | 59% |
6 | Total Shots | 18 |
1 | Shots on Target | 5 |
1 | Corners | 11 |
6 | Fouls | 10 |
After a scoreless first 45 minutes, Christian Nørgaard scored for Brentford in the 58th minute. Forest's Nicolás Domínguez responded with an equalizer in the 65th minute following some good work by Harry Toffolo, and nobody could find a late winner.
Orel Mangala was one step ahead all game, recording 3 interceptions. For Brentford, Vitaly Janelt put on a passing masterclass, completing 45 of his 50 attempted passes. Neither team showed a superior passing game. The Tricky Trees had 414 completed passes while the Bees completed 576 passes.
Forest's unpredictable form continues. Meanwhile, Brentford end their streak of defeats.
Nicolás Domínguez | Christian Nørgaard |
4 tackles won | Scored 1 goal |
Scored 1 goal | 2 blocked shots (21st in the Premier League) |
Both squads play next on Saturday, October 7th. Forest take on Palace at Selhurst Park, while Brentford take on Man United at Old Trafford. Can the Tricky Trees do better next time? Will the Bees continue to make strides?
Report | September 23
Brentford | 1 - 3 | Everton |
Mathias Jensen 28 | Abdoulaye Doucouré 6 | |
James Tarkowski 67 | ||
Dominic Calvert-Lewin 71 |
56% | Possession | 44% |
12 | Total Shots | 18 |
2 | Shots on Target | 6 |
1 | Corners | 4 |
9 | Fouls | 12 |
Abdoulaye Doucouré opened the score for Everton in the sixth minute following some good work by James Tarkowski. Brentford's Mathias Jensen responded with a tying goal in the 28th minute. With the match tied at 1-1, Everton's James Tarkowski broke the tie with a 67th minute strike. Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin added another in the 71st to secure the win.
Dwight McNeil continually probed down the flank, getting 7 crosses into the box. Yoane Wissa only registered 16 touches in a frustrating game for Brentford's midfielder. The Bees can take confidence from their superior passing game, completing 558 passes compared to the Toffees' 427.
Everton get back to winning ways. Meanwhile, Brentford have now taken 0 points from a possible 6.
Dwight McNeil | James Tarkowski |
Assisted 1 goal | Scored 1 goal |
1 shot on target (1st in the game) | Assisted 1 goal |
Next up, Brentford take on Forest at The City Ground on Sunday, October 1st. While Everton take on Luton at Goodison Park on Saturday, September 30th. Will the Bees get out of this rough patch? Can the Toffees win again?
Report | September 2
Brentford | 2 - 2 | AFC Bournemouth |
Mathias Jensen 7 | Dominic Solanke 30 | |
Bryan Mbeumo 90 | David Brooks 77 |
61% | Possession | 39% |
21 | Total Shots | 12 |
7 | Shots on Target | 5 |
5 | Corners | 2 |
6 | Fouls | 13 |
Mathias Jensen scored the match's first goal for Brentford in the seventh minute. Bournemouth's Dominic Solanke responded with a tying goal in the 30th minute. With the match tied at 1-1, Bournemouth's David Brooks broke the tie with a 77th minute strike. However, they weren't able to hold on as Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo netted a leveller in the 90th to secure each team one point.
Bryan Mbeumo posed a threat out wide all game, registering 10 crosses. For Bournemouth, Milos Kerkez posed a threat out wide, recording 3 crosses. The Bees' passing game will give them reason to be confident in their next game, clocking up 484 completed passes. The Cherries only managed 312.
Back-to-back draws for Brentford. Meanwhile, Bournemouth end their streak of defeats.
Bryan Mbeumo | Dominic Solanke |
Scored 1 goal | Scored 1 goal |
10 crosses (8th in the Premier League) | 1 cross (4th on their team) |
Both squads play next on Sunday, September 17th. Brentford take on Newcastle at St James' Park, while Bournemouth take on Chelsea at Vitality Stadium. Can the Bees make it three consecutive draws? Will the Cherries continue to make strides?
Report | August 26
Brentford | 1 - 1 | Crystal Palace |
Kevin Schade 18 | Joachim Andersen 76 |
60% | Possession | 40% |
12 | Total Shots | 15 |
1 | Shots on Target | 5 |
8 | Corners | 6 |
9 | Fouls | 15 |
Kevin Schade put Brentford 1-0 up in the 18th minute after being assisted by Christian Nørgaard, but failed to put Palace away after that. They got their reward for staying in the game, when Joachim Andersen responded to draw them level at the 76th, and that's how it finished.
Bryan Mbeumo posed a threat out wide all game, registering 9 crosses. For Palace, Cheick Doucouré dictated proceedings and impressed with a 94% pass completion rate. The Bees' passing game will give them reason to be confident in their next game, clocking up 513 completed passes. The Eagles only managed 346.
Brentford's unpredictable form continues. Meanwhile, Palace continue their string of mixed results.
Kevin Schade | Jordan Ayew |
Scored 1 goal | 3 corners won |
Drew 2 fouls (2nd on their team) | Assisted 1 goal |
Next up, Brentford meet Bournemouth at Brentford Community Stadium on Saturday, September 2nd. While Palace meet Wolves at Selhurst Park on Sunday, September 3rd. Can the Bees do better next time? Will the Eagles improve their form?
Report | August 19
Fulham | 0 - 3 | Brentford |
Yoane Wissa 44 | ||
Bryan Mbeumo 66 [PK], 90 |
After no scoring action in the first half, Yoane Wissa scored for Brentford in the 44th minute. Bryan Mbeumo took the game away from Fulham with a brace, leading them to an impressive 3-0 win.
Mathias Jensen continually probed down the flank, getting 7 crosses into the box. Fulham's Bobby Reid needed more support from his teammates in a game to forget, he only touched the ball 19 times. Neither team had a clear advantage in the passing game. Fulham completed 469 passes while Brentford completed 389 passes.
Things look to be on the up for Brentford as they come away with all three points. Meanwhile, Fulham's mixed form continues.
Bryan Mbeumo | Yoane Wissa |
Scored 2 goals | 3 shots on target (1st in the game) |
7 shots (1st in the game) |
Both squads play next on Saturday, August 26th. Fulham prepare for a pivotal clash against Arsenal, while Brentford take on Palace at Brentford Community Stadium. Will the Cottagers improve their form? Can the Bees win again?
Report | August 13
Brentford | 2 - 2 | Tottenham Hotspur |
Bryan Mbeumo 26 [PK] | Cristian Romero 11 | |
Yoane Wissa 36 | Emerson Royal 45 |
Cristian Romero scored the match's first goal for Tottenham in the 11th minute after a set up by James Maddison. Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo responded with a tying goal in the 26th minute. With the match tied at 1-1, Brentford's Yoane Wissa broke the tie with a 36th minute strike. However, they weren't able to hold on as Tottenham's Emerson Royal netted a leveller in the 45th to secure each team one point.
Rico Henry led out wide, recording 4 crosses. For Tottenham, James Maddison continually probed down the flank, getting 12 crosses into the box. Neither team showed a superior passing game. The Bees had 314 completed passes while Spurs completed 712 passes.
Brentford start off with a draw. Meanwhile, Tottenham earn their first point.
Yoane Wissa | James Maddison |
Scored 1 goal | Assisted 2 goals |
Drew 3 fouls (1st in the game) | 12 crosses (1st in the game) |
Both squads play next on Saturday, August 19th. Brentford take on Fulham at Craven Cottage, while Tottenham meet Man United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Can the Bees improve their form? Will Spurs earn a victory?
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