Premier League Gameweek 21
Brentford 3 - 0 FT Sunderland
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Brighton
3-0
Arsenal
โก Intensity
37
โ๏ธ Balance
17
๐ Stakes
70
๐ฒ Upset
80
Brighton dismantle league leaders Arsenal.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
โก Intensity
40
โ๏ธ Balance
20
๐ Stakes
78
๐ฒ Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Machida Zelvia
2-4
Kashiwa Reysol
โก Intensity
100
โ๏ธ Balance
78
๐ Stakes
100
๐ฒ Upset
12
Kashiwa Reysol conquer Machida in away thriller
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
30' I. Thiago (V. Janelt)
43' Igor Thiago
Trai Hume 45'
HT
โ S. Adingra โR. Mundle 52'
โ C. Rigg โE. Mayenda 52'
61' โ K. Lewis-Potter โM. Damsgaard
63' Vitaly Janelt
65' I. Thiago (K. Schade)
73' Y. Yarmolyuk (N. Collins)
76' โ M. Jensen โJ. Henderson
โ L. Geertruida โD. Neil 79'
โ D. Ballard โD. Cirkin 79'
82' โ I. Thiago โR. Nelson
82' โ M. Kayode โA. Hickey
โ O. Alderete โL. O'Nien 83'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Brentford
Goalkeepers
Caoimhรญn Kelleher 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
3
Saves
7.9
Rating
Defenders
Michael Kayode 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Kristoffer Ajer 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.7
Rating
Nathan Collins 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Rico Henry
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Yehor Yarmolyuk 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Vitaly Janelt 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
Keane Lewis-Potter 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Mathias Jensen
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Kevin Schade
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Igor Thiago 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
4
On Target
8.3
Rating
BENCH
Hakon Rafn Valdimarsson 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Aaron Hickey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sepp van den Berg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ethan Pinnock
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordan Henderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikkel Damsgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Myles Peart-Harris
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
Reiss Nelson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sunderland
Goalkeepers
Robin Roefs
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Nordi Mukiele
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Daniel Ballard
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Omar Alderete 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Trai Hume
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Granit Xhaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lutsharel Geertruida
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Christopher Rigg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
52
Entry
Enzo Le Fรฉe
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Simon Adingra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
52
Entry
Forwards
Brian Brobbey
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
BENCH
Anthony Patterson
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dennis Cirkin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leo Hjelde
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dan Neil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luke O'Nien
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harrison Jones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Romaine Mundle
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Eliezer Mayenda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Tuterov
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2026 | Brentford | 3 - 0 | Sunderland | Premier League | Brentford Community Stadium |
| 08/30/2025 | Sunderland | 2 - 1 | Brentford | Premier League | Stadium of Light |
| 02/17/2018 | Sunderland | 0 - 2 | Brentford | Championship | Stadium of Light |
| 10/21/2017 | Brentford | 3 - 3 | Sunderland | Championship | Griffin Park |
01/07/2026
08/30/2025
02/17/2018
10/21/2017
Brentford Win
Sunderland Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 21 GD: +26
P: 21 GD: +26
P: 21 GD: +9
P: 21 GD: +4
P: 21 GD: +7
P: 21 GD: +5
P: 21 GD: +4
P: 21 GD: +10
P: 21 GD: 0
P: 21 GD: -1
P: 21 GD: +3
P: 21 GD: -2
P: 21 GD: -1
P: 21 GD: +3
P: 21 GD: -6
P: 21 GD: -8
P: 21 GD: -13
P: 21 GD: -21
P: 21 GD: -19
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Brentford
Sunderland
Brentford
Sunderland
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Thiago's Clinical Brace Punishes Toothless Sunderland
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. Brentfordโs top-four ambitions received a significant boost as a clinical display of finishing and a heroic penalty save dismantled a resilient but frustrated Sunderland side.
The Thiago Show at Brentford Community Stadium
From the opening whistle, the Intensity was palpable as Brentford sought to maintain their blistering run of form. The breakthrough arrived in the 30th minute when V. Janelt carved open the visitors' midfield with a surgical pass, finding Igor Thiago, who slotted home with the composure of a veteran. Despite the early lead, the Balance of the match briefly wavered as Sunderland pushed for an equaliser, testing the Bees' resolve on multiple occasions.
Kelleherโs Defining Moment
The true turning point occurred just before the hour mark. With the Stakes incredibly high, the visitors were awarded a penalty, threatening to derail the home sideโs momentum. However, Caoimhin Kelleher proved why he is one of the most reliable shot-stoppers in the league, diving low to deny the equaliser. It was a massive psychological blow for the Black Cats, who had looked dangerous in transition but lacked the final touch to match their 1.72 xG.
Closing the Door
Sensing the shift in energy, the Bees ramped up the pressure. In the 65th minute, Kevin Schade displayed exceptional vision to tee up Igor Thiago for his second of the night, effectively ending any talk of an Upset Factor. The rout was completed in the 73rd minute when N. Collins turned provider for Y. Yarmolyuk, who fired into the bottom corner to send the home fans into raptures. While Sunderland fought bravely, they were ultimately outclassed by a Brentford side that dominated possession (51%) and shots on target (6 to 3). This victory cements Brentford's position in 5th, while Sunderland remains stuck in mid-table purgatory.
Key Questions
Who was the Man of the Match?
Igor Thiago earned the honours with two clinical goals and a stellar 8.3 rating.
How significant was Kelleher's penalty save?
Vital. It prevented Sunderland from equalising and completely shifted the match's momentum in Brentford's favour.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
The Battle for Seventh: A Premier League Six-Pointer
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. This is a certified mid-table clash where the winner secures the inside track for a European qualification spot.
The Setup
As we head into this January clash at Brentford Community Stadium, the Stakes couldn't be more evenly balanced. Both Brentford and Sunderland sit on 30 points, occupying the seventh and eighth spots respectively. The Bees have found a rhythm in their recent Form, picking up significant wins to climb the table. Conversely, the Black Cats have become the league's stalemate specialists, arriving in London off the back of a string of draws that has kept them in the hunt but lacked the clinical edge to break into the top six.
Key Battle
With no individual talismans dominating the headlines, the tactical Balance shifts to the collective units. The primary duel features Brentfordโs high-intensity wing-backs against Sunderlandโs disciplined low block. The Bees will look to exploit the wide areas of the pitch, stretching a Sunderland side that has only conceded 19 goals all season. If the visitors can withstand the initial aerial bombardment, their ability to transition quickly through the central channels will be the deciding factor.
Our Prediction
Brentford's home advantage is the statistical tie-breaker here. Expect the Bees to dominate possession early, forcing the Sunderland backline into desperate clearances. While the visitors are incredibly difficult to beat, the narrow Balance of probability favours a late breakthrough for the hosts. We anticipate a cagey affair that ends in a 2-1 victory for the home side, finally snapping the visitors' drawing habit.