Premier League Regular Season - 29
Bournemouth 0 - 0 FT Brentford
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
↓ R. Henry ↑K. Ajer 21'
HT
M. Jensen 60'
↓ J. Henderson ↑Y. Yarmolyuk 62'
74' ↓ Rayan ↑A. Adli
74' ↓ R. Christie ↑E. J. Kroupi
80' ↓ Evanilson ↑E. Unal
↓ D. Ouattara ↑K. Lewis-Potter 87'
90'+5 T. Adams
90'+6 M. Tavernier
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Bournemouth
Goalkeepers
Đorđe Petrović 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Álex Jiménez 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
James Hill 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Marcos Senesi 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Adrien Truffert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Tyler Adams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Christie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Rayan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Alex Scott
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcus Tavernier
STORMTROOPER
5
Shots
5
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Evanilson
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
BENCH
Christos Mandas 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Adam Smith
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bafodé Diakité
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Veljko Milosavljević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Tóth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Brooks
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amine Adli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eli Junior Kroupi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Enes Ünal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brentford
Goalkeepers
Caoimhin Kelleher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Michael Kayode
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Sepp van den Berg
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Nathan Collins
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rico Henry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
21
Entry
Midfielders
Jordan Henderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Mathias Jensen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dango Ouattara 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
11%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Mikkel Damsgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Schade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Igor Thiago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Hákon Rafn Valdimarsson
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kristoffer Ajer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ethan Pinnock
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ollie Shield
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yehor Yarmolyuk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luka Bentt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Romelle Donovan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keane Lewis-Potter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kaye Furo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/12/2025 | Brentford | 4 - 1 | Bournemouth | Premier League | Brentford Community Stadium |
| 26/08/2025 | Bournemouth | 0 - 2 | Brentford | League Cup | Vitality Stadium |
| 15/03/2025 | Bournemouth | 1 - 2 | Brentford | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
| 09/11/2024 | Brentford | 3 - 2 | Bournemouth | Premier League | Gtech Community Stadium |
| 11/05/2024 | Bournemouth | 1 - 2 | Brentford | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
| 02/09/2023 | Brentford | 2 - 2 | Bournemouth | Premier League | Gtech Community Stadium |
| 14/01/2023 | Brentford | 2 - 0 | Bournemouth | Premier League | Gtech Community Stadium |
| 01/10/2022 | Bournemouth | 0 - 0 | Brentford | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
| 22/05/2021 | Brentford | 3 - 1 | Bournemouth | Championship | Brentford Community Stadium |
| 17/05/2021 | Bournemouth | 1 - 0 | Brentford | Championship | Vitality Stadium |
27/12/2025
26/08/2025
15/03/2025
09/11/2024
11/05/2024
02/09/2023
14/01/2023
01/10/2022
22/05/2021
17/05/2021
Bournemouth Win
Brentford Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Cherries Left Rueing Missed Opportunities
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 6/100. A waste of high-quality chances for the hosts as the visitors clung on for a pragmatic point in a tactical stalemate.
A Bright Start Without Bite
The lights at Vitality Stadium set the stage for a clash where intentions were clear from the off. Bournemouth looked to assert themselves immediately, pushing their defensive line high to compress the pitch. However, Brentford settled into a rhythm that saw them controlled possession with 52%, keeping the ball moving through the middle. The Intensity was evident in the duels, but the final ball remained elusive for both sides during the first half-hour. Marcos Senesi was the anchor for the hosts, snuffing out early transitions and ensuring the visitors had no easy path to goal. Despite the tactical discipline on display, the match struggled to find its Balance as the Cherries began to carve out the better openings, forcing the Bees to retreat into a compact defensive block.
The Missing Clinical Edge
The narrative shifted as the second half progressed, highlighting a massive disparity in quality chances. The Stakes felt increasingly high for a Bournemouth side desperate to break their run of draws. They peppered the goal with 13 total shots, but the clinical touch was nowhere to be found. The xG of 2.12 suggested they should have walked away with at least two goals, yet the scoreboard remained stubbornly blank. Mathias Jensen became the focal point for the visitors, using his vision to provide two key passes and relieve the mounting pressure. His ability to navigate tight spaces kept the Bees alive when it seemed the breakthrough was inevitable. It was a classic display of a side creating enough to win but lacking the composure needed to punish a disciplined opponent.
Defensive Discipline Wins Out
As the final whistle approached, the frustration among the home support was palpable. This was a match where the Upset Factor felt low given the stalemate, but the result does little to help either side’s climb up the table. Brentford remains in 7th, showing the resilience that has defined their season, while Bournemouth sits in 10th, wondering how they failed to convert dominance into three points. The defensive masterclass from the visitors ensured the spoils were shared. For the hosts, a run of only one loss in their last five is a positive, but the 12 draws on their record tell a story of missed opportunities. The Bees will head back to London happy with a gritty point earned on the road in what was ultimately a tactical chess match.
Key Questions
Who was the standout performer for the away side?
Mathias Jensen was outstanding for Brentford, earning a 8.2 rating and providing two key passes to keep his side competitive.
Did Bournemouth deserve more from the match?
Yes, with an xG of 2.12 and 13 shots compared to Brentford's 0.40 xG, the statistics suggest the hosts dominated the chances.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A Tactical Tug-of-War for 7th Place
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. This is a pure battle for league position between two sides that refuse to sit back and play for a point.
The Setup
Bournemouth welcomes Brentford to the Vitality Stadium for a match that could redefine the European chasing pack. Our take is that this is as close as it gets. A sky-high Balance rating suggests these teams are mirrors of each other, separated by just two points in the standings. While Brentford holds the higher rank, the home side’s recent Form is more convincing, remaining unbeaten in their last five outings. Expect an open game where the Stakes are high enough to keep both managers aggressive.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls on the duel between James Hill and Dango Ouattara. Hill has emerged as a vital creative outlet for the hosts, racking up three assists in recent weeks with his precise delivery. He will be tasked with tracking the explosive Dango Ouattara, who has been the focal point of the visitors' attack. If Hill can pin Ouattara back, Bournemouth gains a massive tactical advantage.
Our Prediction
This will be an end-to-end encounter defined by quick transitions. Bournemouth looks slightly more robust defensively right now, largely thanks to Đorđe Petrović and his impressive shot-stopping. Our verdict is a narrow home win. The combination of home support and the playmaking of Amine Adli should see the Cherries leapfrog their rivals in the table by the final whistle.