Premier League Regular Season - 26
Brentford 1 - 1 FT Arsenal
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
4' V. Janelt
18' K. Andrews
Gabriel 20'
V. Gyokeres 30'
HT
↓ E. Eze ↑M. Odegaard 46'
53' M. Jensen
N. Madueke (P. Hincapie) 61'
↓ N. Madueke ↑B. Saka 70'
71' K. Lewis-Potter (S. van den Berg)
73' ↓ K. Lewis-Potter ↑M. Damsgaard
73' ↓ Y. Yarmolyuk ↑J. Henderson
↓ L. Trossard ↑G. Martinelli 81'
↓ P. Hincapie ↑R. Calafiori 81'
86' D. Ouattara
90'+5 ↓ R. Henry ↑A. Hickey
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Brentford
Goalkeepers
Caoimhin Kelleher 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Michael Kayode
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kristoffer Ajer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sepp van den Berg 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.5
Rating
Rico Henry 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Yehor Yarmolyuk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Vitaly Janelt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dango Ouattara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathias Jensen 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Keane Lewis-Potter 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.7
Rating
Forwards
Igor Thiago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Hákon Rafn Valdimarsson 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Aaron Hickey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ethan Pinnock
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathan Collins
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordan Henderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikkel Damsgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
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
Kaye Furo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arsenal
Goalkeepers
David Raya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jurriën Timber
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Cristhian Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Magalhães 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
69%
Duel Win %
Piero Hincapié
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.5
Rating
Midfielders
Martín Zubimendi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Declan Rice
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
62%
Pass Acc
Noni Madueke 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Eberechi Eze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Leandro Trossard
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Forwards
Viktor Gyökeres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Kepa Arrizabalaga
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Riccardo Calafiori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ben White
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Myles Lewis-Skelly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martin Ødegaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Nørgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bukayo Saka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Martinelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Jesus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2025 | Arsenal | 2 - 0 | Brentford | Premier League | Emirates Stadium |
| 12/04/2025 | Arsenal | 1 - 1 | Brentford | Premier League | Emirates Stadium |
| 01/01/2025 | Brentford | 1 - 3 | Arsenal | Premier League | Gtech Community Stadium |
| 09/03/2024 | Arsenal | 2 - 1 | Brentford | Premier League | Emirates Stadium |
| 25/11/2023 | Brentford | 0 - 1 | Arsenal | Premier League | Gtech Community Stadium |
| 27/09/2023 | Brentford | 0 - 1 | Arsenal | League Cup | Gtech Community Stadium |
Brentford Win
Arsenal Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +32
P: 26 GD: +30
P: 26 GD: +10
P: 26 GD: +10
P: 26 GD: +17
P: 26 GD: +6
P: 26 GD: +5
P: 26 GD: -1
P: 26 GD: -2
P: 26 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -3
P: 26 GD: -5
P: 26 GD: -4
P: 26 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -9
P: 26 GD: -1
P: 26 GD: -13
P: 26 GD: -17
P: 26 GD: -23
League Standings
P: 31 GD: +39
P: 29 GD: +32
P: 29 GD: +11
P: 29 GD: +5
P: 30 GD: +18
P: 29 GD: +9
P: 29 GD: +4
P: 30 GD: -1
P: 30 GD: 0
P: 30 GD: -2
P: 30 GD: +3
P: 29 GD: -3
P: 30 GD: -5
P: 29 GD: -2
P: 29 GD: -11
P: 29 GD: -7
P: 29 GD: -15
P: 29 GD: -19
P: 30 GD: -26
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Bees Sting Leaders in Tactical Stalemate
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 48/100. A resilient Brentford performance forced the league leaders to settle for a point, proving that possession alone cannot dismantle a disciplined defensive block.
The Territorial Tussle
From the opening exchange at Brentford Community Stadium, Arsenal looked to assert their dominance, suffocating the pitch with a methodical 60% possession. The visitors moved the ball with precision, yet they struggled to pierce a compact Brentford shape. Despite the control exerted by the league leaders, the home side remained a constant threat on the break, recording 12 total shots compared to just seven from the Gunners. The defensive organization led by Sepp van den Berg ensured that the early phases were defined by half-chances rather than clear-cut openings. An Intensity score of 43 reflects a match where tactical discipline outweighed chaotic end-to-end action, as both managers prioritised structural integrity over reckless attacking gambles.
The Sixty-Minute Spark
After a scoreless first hour, the match finally ignited through a moment of individual brilliance. In the 61st minute, P. Hincapie found space on the flank to deliver a pinpoint ball for Noni Madueke, who clinicaly finished to give the visitors the lead. It felt like the decisive blow for a side chasing the title, but the Balance score of 46 hints at a match that was never truly settled. Brentford refused to buckle under the pressure of the scoreline. Just ten minutes later, the stadium erupted as Keane Lewis-Potter latched onto a well-timed assist from Sepp van den Berg to restore parity. This quick-fire response shifted the momentum, turning a controlled lead into a desperate search for a winner.
Stalemate in the Capital
The final stages saw a barrage of set-piece pressure, with the teams combining for 10 corners in a bid to find a late breakthrough. Arsenal pushed high, but their lack of a clinical edge was evident as they registered only two shots on target throughout the entire match. For the Bees, the result reinforces their status as a formidable opponent for the elite, securing a vital point that keeps them firmly in the hunt for European places. A Stakes rating of 70 underscores the significance of this result for the title race, as Arsenal’s recent run of two draws in their last three matches begins to raise questions about their momentum. As the final whistle blew, the spoils were shared, leaving the visitors looking over their shoulders at the chasing pack.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Brentford's season?
The draw keeps Brentford 7th, proving they can compete with the league's best and remain serious contenders for a European qualification spot this season.
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 West London Roadblock for the Gunners?
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 76/100. Arsenal’s pursuit of the Premier League crown faces a high-octane test against a Brentford side currently knocking on the door of European football.
The Setup
As we approach February 12, 2026, the Arsenal title charge arrives at the Brentford Community Stadium with little room for error. Boasting a massive Stars rating of 9.6, Mikel Arteta’s squad features elite talents like B. Saka and W. Saliba, but they face a Brentford team that has turned their home ground into a fortress. While the Gunners lead the table with 53 points, their Form has shown slight tremors recently (WLDDW), making this trip to the 7th-placed Bees a potential trap. The Stakes are set at 7.0, reflecting a match that could either solidify Arsenal's lead or invite the chasing pack back into the conversation.
Key Battle
The outcome hinges on the duel between Igor Thiago and Declan Rice. Thiago is currently the league's most dangerous predator, having netted five goals in his last five appearances. To nullify this threat, Declan Rice must maintain his exceptional 7.9 average rating, acting as the defensive screen that prevents the Bees from transitioning quickly through the middle. If Rice can achieve tactical Balance in the engine room, Arsenal’s creative sparks will have the platform to dictate the tempo.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey opening followed by a frantic second half. Brentford will rely on the shot-stopping brilliance of Caoimhin Kelleher to keep them in the game, but Arsenal’s depth eventually tells. A late moment of magic from the wings should see the leaders secure a narrow 1-2 victory, navigating a difficult night to keep their championship dreams intact.