Brentford vs Sunderland Match Summary & Live ScoreMatch Summary & Live Score
1st Half0 - 0
7
VAR - Goal Disallowed
goal was overturned by VAR
14
N. Sadiki
was cautioned
30
M. Sangare
was cautioned
2nd Half1 - 1
57
V. Janelt
scored for Brentford
62
V. Janelt
was cautioned
69
Y. Yarmoliuk
was cautioned
71
VAR - Goal Disallowed
goal was overturned by VAR
82
(Penalty) E. Le Fee
scored from the spot for Sunderland
88
G. Xhaka
was cautioned
The upcoming meeting between Brentford and Sunderland takes place at Brentford Community Stadium on 05 September 2026. Kickoff is set for as both teams prepare for another important fixture in the England Premier League. Attention will turn to overall performance levels and tactical execution.
Brentford generally use a balanced tactical approach.
Sunderland aim for structural stability in their setup.
Recent Form
Brentford
DDW
Sunderland
DWL
Brentford have shown mixed form recently, alternating between good and poor performances. Inconsistency has been a recurring theme recently.
Also, Sunderland show inconsistency in recent results, with no clear trend emerging. Recent fluctuations suggest outcomes are still unpredictable.
Recent Form Home/Away
Brentford (Home)
DW
Sunderland (Away)
DL
Brentford's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
Sunderland are significantly more effective at home than on their travels.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Brentford
--+
Sunderland
-+-
Brentford have struggled to maintain consistent defensive solidity. There is room for improvement in their defensive setup.
Also, Sunderland's defensive record has been inconsistent, with clean sheets hard to come by. Concentration at the back will be key.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Brentford (Home)
-+
Sunderland (Away)
--
Brentford show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
A huge contrast in clean sheet potential, heavily favouring home games for Sunderland.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Brentford
--+
Sunderland
--+
Brentford have had some open matches, while others have remained tight. Game tempo has varied from match to match.
Also, Sunderland's recent matches have shown a mixed pattern in terms of goals. Much depends on the opponent.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Brentford (Home)
-+
Sunderland (Away)
-+
Only small differences appear in Brentford's match tempo home versus away.
Sunderland's goal trends remain fairly stable regardless of location.
Scoring Consistency
Brentford
+++
Sunderland
+++
Brentford have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Likewise, Sunderland have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Brentford (Home)
++
Sunderland (Away)
++
There is little difference in Brentford's scoring output across venues.
Sunderland's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
Match Information
Referee: Thomas Bramall
Venue: Brentford Community Stadium
Brentford vs Sunderland Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
1.28
xG
1.98
49
Ball Posession (%)
51
3
Big Chances
3
3
Cautions
2
12
Shots
14
2
Shots on Goal
5
4
Shots Blocked
3
7
Shots inside Box
10
5
Shots outside Box
4
0
Hit Woodwork
1
19
Fouls
9
4
Corner Kicks
3
2
Saves
1
9
Free Kicks
19
0
Offsides
3
361
Passes Total
380
285
Passes Completed
289
120
Passes in the final 3rd Total
133
84
Passes in the final 3rd Completed
82
22
Touches in the Opposition Box
35
10
Tackles Total
20
6
Tackles Completed
15
32
Clearances
26
20
Crosses Total
16
4
Crosses Completed
3
8
Interceptions
5
Brentford vs Sunderland Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations