Premier League Regular Season - 38
Liverpool 1 - 1 FT Brentford
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
58' C. Jones (M. Salah)
↓ J. Henderson ↑A. Hickey 60'
K. Schade 64'
73' ↓ R. Ngumoha ↑F. Wirtz
74' ↓ M. Salah ↑J. Frimpong
79' I. Konate
83' ↓ R. Gravenberch ↑T. Nyoni
83' ↓ A. Robertson ↑M. Kerkez
↓ M. Jensen ↑M. Damsgaard 83'
↓ K. Lewis-Potter ↑R. Nelson 89'
89' ↓ I. Konate ↑J. Gomez
90'+2 A. Mac Allister
V. Janelt 90'+4
N. Collins 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Liverpool
Goalkeepers
Alisson 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Curtis Jones 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Ibrahima Konaté 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Virgil van Dijk 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Andy Robertson 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Ryan Gravenberch
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Alexis Mac Allister
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Mohamed Salah 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
8.2
Rating
Dominik Szoboszlai
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
53%
Pass Acc
Rio Ngumoha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Forwards
Cody Gakpo
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Giorgi Mamardashvili 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Joe Gomez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miloš Kerkez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeremie Frimpong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Wirtz
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Wataru Endo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Trey Nyoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexander Isak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Chiesa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brentford
Goalkeepers
Caoimhin Kelleher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Michael Kayode 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
55%
Duel Win %
Sepp van den Berg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathan Collins 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
3
Tackles
Keane Lewis-Potter
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Jordan Henderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Vitaly Janelt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dango Ouattara
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Mathias Jensen
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Kevin Schade 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
6.9
Rating
Forwards
Igor Thiago
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Hákon Rafn Valdimarsson
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Aaron Hickey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
Josh Dasilva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikkel Damsgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
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
9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/25/2025 | Brentford | 3 - 2 | Liverpool | Premier League | Brentford Community Stadium |
| 01/18/2025 | Brentford | 0 - 2 | Liverpool | Premier League | Gtech Community Stadium |
| 08/25/2024 | Liverpool | 2 - 0 | Brentford | Premier League | Anfield |
| 02/17/2024 | Brentford | 1 - 4 | Liverpool | Premier League | Gtech Community Stadium |
| 11/12/2023 | Liverpool | 3 - 0 | Brentford | Premier League | Anfield |
| 05/06/2023 | Liverpool | 1 - 0 | Brentford | Premier League | Anfield |
| 01/02/2023 | Brentford | 3 - 1 | Liverpool | Premier League | Gtech Community Stadium |
| 01/16/2022 | Liverpool | 3 - 0 | Brentford | Premier League | Anfield |
| 09/25/2021 | Brentford | 3 - 3 | Liverpool | Premier League | Brentford Community Stadium |
Liverpool Win
Brentford Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 38 GD: +44
P: 38 GD: +42
P: 38 GD: +19
P: 38 GD: +7
P: 38 GD: +10
P: 38 GD: +4
P: 38 GD: -6
P: 38 GD: +6
P: 38 GD: +3
P: 38 GD: +6
P: 38 GD: -4
P: 38 GD: -2
P: 38 GD: -3
P: 38 GD: -7
P: 38 GD: -10
P: 38 GD: -3
P: 38 GD: -9
P: 38 GD: -19
P: 38 GD: -37
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 37 | 82 | 69 | 26 | +43 | |
| 2 | Manchester City | 37 | 78 | 76 | 33 | +43 | |
| 3 | Manchester United | 37 | 68 | 66 | 50 | +16 | |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 37 | 62 | 54 | 48 | +6 | |
| 5 | Liverpool | 37 | 59 | 62 | 52 | +10 | |
| 6 | Bournemouth | 37 | 56 | 57 | 53 | +4 | |
| 7 | Brighton | 37 | 53 | 52 | 43 | +9 | |
| 8 | Chelsea | 37 | 52 | 57 | 50 | +7 | |
| 9 | Brentford | 37 | 52 | 54 | 51 | +3 | |
| 10 | Sunderland | 37 | 51 | 40 | 47 | -7 | |
| 11 | Newcastle | 37 | 49 | 53 | 53 | 0 | |
| 12 | Everton | 37 | 49 | 47 | 49 | -2 | |
| 13 | Fulham | 37 | 49 | 45 | 51 | -6 | |
| 14 | Leeds | 37 | 47 | 49 | 53 | -4 | |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 37 | 45 | 40 | 49 | -9 | |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest | 37 | 43 | 47 | 50 | -3 | |
| 17 | Tottenham | 37 | 38 | 47 | 57 | -10 | |
| 18 | West Ham | 37 | 36 | 43 | 65 | -22 | |
| 19 | Burnley | 37 | 21 | 37 | 74 | -37 | |
| 20 | Wolves | 37 | 19 | 26 | 67 | -41 |
P: 37 GD: +43
P: 37 GD: +43
P: 37 GD: +16
P: 37 GD: +6
P: 37 GD: +10
P: 37 GD: +4
P: 37 GD: +9
P: 37 GD: +7
P: 37 GD: +3
P: 37 GD: -7
P: 37 GD: 0
P: 37 GD: -2
P: 37 GD: -6
P: 37 GD: -4
P: 37 GD: -9
P: 37 GD: -3
P: 37 GD: -10
P: 37 GD: -22
P: 37 GD: -37
P: 37 GD: -41
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Frustration at Anfield as Red Wave Hits a Wall
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. Despite generating enough offensive pressure to win three matches, a failure to convert dominance into goals leaves Champions League ambitions twisting in the wind on the final day.
Anfield Siege Underway
Liverpool dominated possession early, trapping Brentford deep in their own half and racking up a staggering number of corners. The Intensity was palpable around Anfield as the hosts suffocated any counter-attacking ambitions before they could even materialize. The visitors found themselves weathering an absolute storm, forced into a deep defensive block just to survive the opening exchanges. At the back, Virgil van Dijk masterfully swept up the rare moments the ball crossed the halfway line, ensuring the pressure remained relentless. Yet, despite a massive volume of shots and constant set-piece danger, the final touch was missing. The Kop roared in anticipation with every attacking wave, but the breakthrough remained frustratingly out of reach before the interval, leaving the scoreline entirely disconnected from the sheer dominance on the pitch.
Breaking the Deadlock
The Stakes demanded a hero to step forward, and the hosts finally cracked the incredibly stubborn defensive code just before the hour mark. M. Salah turned creator, drawing defenders out of position before delivering a pinpoint final ball that C. Jones emphatically buried to ignite the stands. It felt like the floodgates were primed to open. Yet, the Balance of the match completely flipped just six short minutes later. Out of absolutely nowhere, the away side mounted a devastating response. K. Schade found a pocket of space and silenced the previously booming stadium, finishing a clinical sequence to equalize against the run of play. It was a brutal sucker punch that completely shifted the momentum away from the hosts and entirely altered the complexion of this final-day showdown.
Final Day Frustration
A 1-1 draw on the final day of the campaign is a profoundly bitter pill for Liverpool to swallow. They peppered the away goal with a staggering 24 total shots and whipped in 14 corners, but ultimate profligacy let them down when it mattered most. This glaring inability to convert suffocating territorial dominance into goals adds a massive Upset Factor to the final league standings, stalling their charge toward those coveted Champions League spots. The underlying numbers highlight total control, but matches are won by margins in the penalty area. The visitors return to West London celebrating a hard-earned, gritty point secured through immense defensive resolve. Meanwhile, the Reds are left staring at the table, ruing missed opportunities and wondering what might have been had their finishing matched their creative output.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Liverpool's season?
This draw leaves Liverpool stuck in fifth place on 59 points, deeply frustrating their late push for a guaranteed Champions League spot despite massive final-day pressure.
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.
Final Day Drama as Liverpool Chase Top Four
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 70/100. Liverpool's Champions League ambitions hang by a thread on matchday 38, making this Anfield showdown a must-win to salvage their top-four dreams.
The Setup
As we head into May 24, 2026, Liverpool enters the pitch knowing only a victory will do. Sitting in fifth place, the hosts are banking on a late slip-up from the teams above them to snatch a Champions League ticket. A strong Form rating, backed by back-to-back league wins, shows they are peaking just in time for this final test. Brentford, meanwhile, arrive with little left to play for but pride, sitting comfortably in eighth. A modest Stakes rating for the visitors means the pressure is entirely on the home side. The hosts boast significant Stars power, relying on F. Wirtz and A. Mac Allister to command the midfield and dictate the tempo.
Key Battle
Expect a classic unit-versus-unit tactical struggle as Liverpool's desperate attacking line throws everything at Brentford's resolute defensive block. The visitors will likely sit deep, challenging the home side's playmakers to pick the lock through a heavily congested penalty area.
Our Prediction
We expect Liverpool's sheer willpower and superior Balance to overwhelm a stubborn Brentford side. An early goal will force the visitors out of their shell, leading to a comfortable home victory with multiple goals on the board as the hosts do everything they can to secure their European future.