Premier League Regular Season - 32
Brentford 2 - 2 FT Everton
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. Pickford 2'
3' I. Thiago
Beto (I. Gueye) 26'
HT
46' ↓ M. Damsgaard ↑R. Nelson
J. Garner 47'
↓ Beto ↑T. Barry 75'
↓ D. McNeil ↑T. George 75'
↓ I. Gueye ↑T. Iroegbunam 75'
76' I. Thiago (M. Kayode)
K. Dewsbury-Hall 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Brentford
Goalkeepers
Caoimhin Kelleher 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Michael Kayode 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Sepp van den Berg 
SHIELD
4
Blocks
4
Blocks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles
Nathan Collins 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Keane Lewis-Potter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Yehor Yarmolyuk 
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
68
Passes
6
Duels
Mathias Jensen 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
53%
Pass Acc
Dango Ouattara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikkel Damsgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Kevin Schade
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Igor Thiago 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Hákon Rafn Valdimarsson 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ethan Pinnock
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kristoffer Ajer
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
Joshua Stephenson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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
Riley Owen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reiss Nelson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Everton
Goalkeepers
Jordan Pickford 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.7
Rating
Defenders
Jake O'Brien
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James Tarkowski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jarrad Branthwaite
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Vitaliy Mykolenko
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Idrissa Gueye 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
James Garner
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
61
Passes
12
Duels
Dwight McNeil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
75
Entry
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Iliman Ndiaye
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Beto 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Mark Travers
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nathan Patterson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michael Keane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Séamus Coleman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyler Dibling
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Merlin Röhl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tim Iroegbunam
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thierno Barry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrique George
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2026 | Everton | 2 - 4 | Brentford | Premier League | Hill Dickinson Stadium |
| 02/26/2025 | Brentford | 1 - 1 | Everton | Premier League | Gtech Community Stadium |
| 11/23/2024 | Everton | 0 - 0 | Brentford | Premier League | Goodison Park |
| 04/27/2024 | Everton | 1 - 0 | Brentford | Premier League | Goodison Park |
| 09/23/2023 | Brentford | 1 - 3 | Everton | Premier League | Gtech Community Stadium |
| 03/11/2023 | Everton | 1 - 0 | Brentford | Premier League | Goodison Park |
Brentford Win
Everton Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 32 GD: +38
P: 31 GD: +35
P: 32 GD: +12
P: 32 GD: +5
P: 32 GD: +10
P: 32 GD: +12
P: 32 GD: +4
P: 32 GD: +2
P: 32 GD: +6
P: 32 GD: -3
P: 32 GD: -1
P: 32 GD: -3
P: 31 GD: -1
P: 32 GD: -2
P: 32 GD: -10
P: 32 GD: -12
P: 32 GD: -17
P: 32 GD: -11
P: 32 GD: -30
League Standings
P: 35 GD: +41
P: 33 GD: +37
P: 35 GD: +15
P: 35 GD: +12
P: 35 GD: +4
P: 35 GD: +3
P: 35 GD: +6
P: 35 GD: +7
P: 35 GD: +6
P: 35 GD: -5
P: 34 GD: 0
P: 35 GD: -9
P: 35 GD: -2
P: 35 GD: -5
P: 34 GD: -6
P: 35 GD: -2
P: 35 GD: -9
P: 35 GD: -19
P: 35 GD: -36
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Deadlock at the Death: Dewsbury-Hall Rescues Everton
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 94/100. A breathtaking top-half thriller saw the lead trade hands constantly before a 90th-minute heartbreaker redefined the European chase.
Opening Act
A frantic start at Brentford Community Stadium immediately pushed the Intensity to the absolute limit. Brentford wasted zero time asserting their home dominance. Just three minutes in, I. Thiago converted a ruthless penalty to ignite the crowd. But Everton refused to fold. The Toffees weathered the early storm and struck back in the 26th minute. I. Gueye carved open the midfield, feeding Beto for a clinical finish. A combined 30 shots rained down across the 90 minutes, turning the pitch into an absolute shooting gallery. The Balance of power swung wildly as both mid-table rivals hunted for a decisive advantage in a crucial clash for seventh place.
The Pivot
The second half showcased a masterclass in midfield control. Mathias Jensen dictated the tempo, pulling the strings with an outstanding playmaking display. With Brentford edging possession at 54%, they methodically tightened the screws on the visitors. The breakthrough finally arrived in the 76th minute. M. Kayode whipped in a precise delivery, and Thiago buried it to complete his brilliant brace. The stadium erupted. The Bees looked absolutely destined to claim all three points and leapfrog their opponents in the table. The Stakes were massive for these 47-point rivals, and Brentford seemed to have delivered the final knockout blow.
Resolution
Football is a game of fine margins. Just as Brentford prepared to celebrate a crucial victory, Everton flipped the script entirely. In the 90th minute, K. Dewsbury-Hall unleashed a dramatic late equalizer that silenced the home support. The sheer Upset Factor of snatching a point at the death left the home side utterly stunned. This 2-2 thriller perfectly encapsulated a season where nothing is guaranteed. Both teams walk away still deadlocked on 47 points, occupying seventh and eighth place respectively. Our take? A brilliant exhibition of resilience that leaves the European qualification door wide open for both clubs.
Key Questions
Did Brentford deserve the late equalizer?
Actually, Everton scored the late equalizer. K. Dewsbury-Hall struck in the 90th minute. Based on Everton's 14 shots, their resilience entirely earned that dramatic final reward.
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.
European Ambitions Collide as Brentford Host Everton
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 66/100. With both sides deadlocked on 46 points, this clash represents a golden opportunity to break the tie and solidify European qualification hopes.
The Setup
This crucial Premier League tie unfolds at the Brentford Community Stadium on April 11, 2026. An off-the-charts Balance rating highlights just how evenly matched these two outfits are heading into the final stretch of the campaign. Brentford's steady Form, marked by three draws in their last five, clashes with Everton's slightly more volatile recent results. Despite a modest Stakes score on paper, the reality on the pitch is a high-pressure top-half battle. Expect the Stars between the sticks to shine, with Caoimhin Kelleher and Jordan Pickford both showcasing spectacular recent save numbers to keep their teams in the hunt.
Key Battle
The central clash pits the imposing defensive presence of Ethan Pinnock against the surging power of Beto. Pinnock has been a rock at the back for the hosts, but Everton's target man arrives with serious momentum and an eye for goal. If the away side can effectively isolate their striker against the home back line, they might just snatch a pivotal advantage.
Our Prediction
Given the striking parity between the two squads, a tense 1-1 draw seems the most logical outcome. Both goalkeepers will likely produce moments of magic to deny clear-cut chances, ensuring neither side walks away empty-handed in this tight skirmish.