Brentford were the comfortable winners in the last meeting, winning 3-0 thanks to a brace from Thiago and a third goal from Yarmoliuk, after Le Fee saw his penalty saved by Kelleher. The hosts are the favourites again today, with a 56.4% chance of getting the three points. Sunderland have a 20.3% likelihood of making it two wins in a row.
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After his deadline-day move from Spurs, Danso goes straight into the Sunderland defence, in their only change from last weekend. The Black Cats' other late business in the transfer window saw them beat Crystal Palace to the signing of Belgian winger Fofana; he could make his debut today as he’s named amongst the substitutes. Isidor’s goal last time out was his fifth from the bench in the Premier League, more than any player since Sunderland’s return to the top flight.
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Keith Andrews makes just one change from his side, which drew with Leeds last weekend. Ouattara returns to the attack, replacing Anthony. Thiago led the scoring for Brentford last season, netting 22 times in the Premier League. However, he is still searching for his first of the campaign in the league, despite having seven shots in their opening two fixtures. Since he arrived from Lens in the summer, Sangare has been a standout performer for his side, including an assist on his debut.
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SUNDERLAND SUBS: Melker Ellborg, Luke O’Nien, Omar Alderete, Trai Hume, Jules Ahoka, Chris Rigg, Dayann Methalie, Malick Fofana, Wilson Isidor.
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SUNDERLAND XI (5-4-1): Robin Roefs; Thomas Meunier, Nordi Mukiele, Kevin Danso, Daniel Ballard, Reinildo; Nilson Angulo, Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, Enzo Le Fee; Brian Brobbey.
BRENTFORD XI (4-2-3-1): Caoimhin Kelleher; Michael Kayode, Kristoffer Ajer, Nathan Collins, Keane Lewis-Potter; Mamadou Sangare, Vitaly Janelt; Dango Ouattara, Mikkel Damsgaard, Kevin Schade; Igor Thiago.
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Sunderland have had a mixed start to their season, picking up their first win last weekend. Wilson Isidor came from the bench to tap home the only goal as they beat Fulham 1-0 at the Stadium of Light. In their first game, they were beaten 2-1 at the death by newly promoted Ipswich, despite Nilson Angulo scoring a well-taken free kick. In their last 16 trips to London in the Premier League, Sunderland have won just eight points, and they also lost their last visit here 3-0 in January.
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Brentford come into this afternoon unbeaten in their first two games of the campaign. Their return to the Gtech on the opening weekend saw them dismantle Tottenham 3-0, with Keane Lewis-Potter, Vitaly Janelt and Michael Kayode all getting on the scoresheet. Last time out, they travelled to Leeds, where Kevin Schade gave the Bees a first-half lead, which Dominic Calvert-Lewin would cancel out to draw 1-1. Brentford have shown their attacking quality already this season, scoring 10 times in their opening three matches in all competitions, and having 48 shots in their two league fixtures.
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Hello, and welcome to live coverage of this Premier League clash between Brentford and Sunderland at the Gtech Community Stadium!
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We are underway here at the Gtech!
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Angulo creates Sunderland's first opportunity, driving down the left and getting past Kayode. He can cut it into the box for Sadiki, where he plays a one-two with Brobbey and almost gets a shot off before Collins comes and closes him down.
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It's a good chance for Lewis-Potter, as Brentford play a short free-kick towards the Englishman at the penalty spot. He takes his shot first time, but it gets blocked by the Sunderland defence.
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SUNDERLAND HAVE THE LEAD! Brentford fail to deal with a long free kick, and Collins heads it back towards his own goal. It falls to Ballard, where he drills it into the bottom corner on the swivel. Instantly, there are protests from the Brentford players, who believe it should be ruled out for offside.
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DISALLOWED! It's a huge let-off for Brentford, as the referee goes over to the VAR monitor and judges Danso to be in an offside position, obstructing Kelleher's view of Kelleher as Ballard found the net.
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Sadiki goes into the book early on, as he fouls Damsgaard on the halfway line.
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There's an early issue here for Brentford, as Collins is down and looks to be struggling. He recieves treatment, but it looks like his afternoon may come to an early end.
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Collins is unable to continue and is replaced by Schuster, who makes his Premier League debut after his summer move from RB Salzburg.
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LE FEE HITS THE POST! It's relentless from Sunderland, as they continue to push on for an opener. Brobbey lays it off to his right for the onrushing Frenchman, and he hits it first time, looking to beat Kelleher, only to be denied by the near post.
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Meunier is the latest player to be denied for Sunderland, getting onto the end of Brobbey's ball, then drilling the low strike at goal. Schuster makes an immediate impact, coming across to block the ball and deny the Belgian.
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Brobbey blocks his own teammate! Sadiki should find the top corner, hitting an effort first-time and guiding it toward the net. Kelleher has no time to react, and he looks set to give Sunderland the lead, only to be denied by his own teammate on the line, as Brobbey can't move out of the way.
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Yellow Card Mamadou Sangaré
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Outarra comes together with Reinildo inside the Sunderland box and concedes a free-kick. This comes after a rare surge forward by the Bees, with Lewis-Potter sending a cross into a dangerous area, but is easily cleared.
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Sangare lunges into a challenge of Sadiki, sending him into the air and resulting in a yellow card for the Brentford player.
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Sunderland win a free-kick inside their own area, with Mukiele involved in a tussle between both sets of players, with the Frenchman coming out worse off, allowing his team to regroup.
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Brentford haven't managed a shot since the fourth minute, as they struggle to find any joy going forward. They've managed to survive Sunderland's onslaught and keep the score level.
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Sunderland appeal for a penalty as Sadiki goes down from a challenge by Sangare, but nothing is awarded. It's another dangerous move from Sunderland, though, as they get in down the right and find Angulo in the centre.
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Brentford almost think they've finally beaten the Sunderland defence, as Sangare threads the ball through to Lewis-Potter. Mukiele manages to get there and cut out the pass, denying a certain opportunity.
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Sunderland give the Brentford players no space in midfield as they search for a way forward. Schade tries to find a teammate, with three opposition players closing him down, eventually conceding a foul.
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Reinildo dispossesses Sangare and bursts away, playing through Angulo to his left. There is joy for Sunderland, though, as the attack fizzles out.
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After the VAR decision and Collins' injury, there will be a minimum of eight minutes added on at the end of this first half.
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Angulo continues to be a problem for Sunderland, putting the Brentford defence under pressure, chasing down Kelleher. This allows the Bees to find Kayode in space to drive forward on the right.
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Brentford have their closest effort of the half, with Damsgaard finding the side netting. Lewis-Potter puts in a cross towards the back post, which Sangare heads back across goal. It drops to Damsgaard, and he fails to find the target from a fine angle.
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Brentford have to deal with more pressure from Sunderland. They clear Danso's long throw, then Ayer can block Brobbey's quick cross.
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HALF-TIME: BRENTFORD 0-0 SUNDERLAND
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We reach the break here at the Gtech, as it somehow remains 0-0 between Brentford and Sunderland. The visitors thought they had an early lead, as Ballard capitalised on Brentford's defensive errors and found the bottom corner. His celebrations were short-lived, as referee Thomas Bramall consulted VAR and judged Danso to have impeded Kelleher's vision from an offside position. This would only motivate Sunderland more, as they came close again to finding the net. Le Fee struck the post before Sadiki's shot looked destined to end up in the top corner, only for it to hit Brobbey. Brentford were impacted by the early injury to Collins, but failed to find their stride when going forward, resulting in an xG of just 0.29, with Sunderland managing 0.50.
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Despite struggling in the first half, Brentford are still the favourites to win, with a 48.2% chance. Sunderland's odds have fallen to 18.7%, as they may regret not taking their chances in the first half.
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Substitution Dango Ouattara Jaidon Anthony
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Substitution Michael Kayode Aaron Hickey
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Substitution Mamadou Sangaré Yehor Yarmoliuk
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Clearly unhappy with his team's first-half performance, Keith Andrews makes three changes at the break. The first sees Hickey replace Kayode in defence.
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The final swap introduces Anthony in place of Ouattara.
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After picking up a yellow card, Sangare makes way for Yarmoliuk at the break.
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We are back underway for the second half!
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Le Fee dives into a challenge on Schade and rescues the ball. The German comes across him and catches his hand on the floor, leaving him in some pain. The Frenchman won all seven of his duels in the first half.
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Brentford are already showing much more intent going forward. Lewis-Potter swings a cross for Thiago at the back post. He directs it at goal, forcing Roefs to react quickly and make the save.
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Lewis-Potter delivers another cross into a dangerous area, but Roefs is first to react, coming out and claiming it before it could reach a Brentford player.
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Danso forces panic from Brenford defence as he delivers a long throw. Janelt is the first to make contact, then Schuster hooks it away.
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Goal Vitaly Janelt
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GGOOAALLL!! JANELT FIRES BRENTFORD AHEAD! 1-0!
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GGOOAALLL!! JANELT FIRES BRENTFORD AHEAD! 1-0! The hosts take a crucial lead after struggling so far! Damsgaard's cross is poorly cleared by Mulkiele, only going as far as Janelt inside the box. He is given the space to fire into the top corner, with Roefs caught out. It's his second goal of the campaign, already doubling his total from last season.
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Yellow Card Vitaly Janelt
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Encouragingly for Brentford, they have avoided defeat in the last 13 Premier League games when they've scored first, stretching back to November 2025. It's been a different performance by Keith Andrews' side in the second half.
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Janelt now goes into the book, mistiming his tackle on Ballard, conceding a free kick in a dangerous area.
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Substitution Nilson Angulo Wilson Isidor
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Substitution Thomas Meunier Trai Hume
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Sunderland react to the goal by making changes, with Hume coming on for Meunier.
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Regis Le Bris also turns to last week's hero, Isidor. Can he make an impact this week, as he replaces Angulo?
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Isidor has his first involvement, bursting into the box, as Ballard plays it on for him. However, he can't get there, fouling Ajer in the process.
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Yellow Card Yehor Yarmoliuk
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Schade takes a long throw, which goes all the way to Lewis-Potter at the back post. He strikes at the first opportunity, hitting it into the ground and going over the crossbar.
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Yarmoliuk goes into the book as he pulls the shirt of Isidor.
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Goal Jaidon Anthony
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BRENTFORD THINK THEY'VE DOUBLED THEIR LEAD! Anthony finds the back of the net, but it's disallowed! Thiago delivers a cross down the throat of the goal, causing a mix-up between Ballard and Roefs, with Anthony rushing in and tapping it home. He thinks he's scored for the Bees, but VAR quickly intervenes, ruling it out for a foul on Roefs.
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Substitution Noah Sadiki Malick Fofana
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BRENTFORD THINK THEY'VE DOUBLED THEIR LEAD! Anthony finds the back of the net, but it's disallowed! Thiago delivers a cross down the throat of the goal, causing a mix-up between Ballard and Roefs, with Anthony rushing in and tapping it home. He thinks he's scored for the Bees, but VAR quickly intervenes, ruling it out for a foul on Roefs.
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Sunderland turn to their deadline day signing Fofana, who makes his debut for the Black Cats, replacing Sadiki.
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The game has had a quiet spell, as both teams compete in midfield. Brobbey wins his side a free kick in a dangerous area on the edge of the Brentford box.
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Isidor drills the free kick towards goal, but Kelleher does well to make the save and get it away.
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Penalty Goal Enzo Le Fée
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PENALTY SUNERLAND! The Black Cats win a spot kick as a cross is delivered towards Isidor at the back post; Lewis-Potter holds him back, dragging him to ground. Le Fee looks set to take it. Can he redeem himself for his miss here last season?
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GGOOAAALL!!! LE FEE LEVELS FROM THE SPOT! 1-1!
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GGOOAAALL!!! LE FEE LEVELS FROM THE SPOT! 1-1! The Frenchman makes no mistake this time, picking out the bottom right corner, sending Kelleher the wrong way and netting his first goal of the season.
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Danso sends in another long throw, but this time Brentford easily deal with it, getting it back to Kelleher to claim in his hands.
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The final change for Brentford introduces Wilson, coming on for Damsgaard.
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Yellow Card Granit Xhaka
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Tensions rise between both teams, and Xhaka gets booked as he pushes Yarmoliuk.
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There will be six minutes added on here at the end of the second half. Can either side find a dramatic late winner?
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Schade's long throw wins Brentford a corner, as it is glanced towards Thiago, Ballard gets there to head it over the bar.
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It's end-to-end, as both sides try using long throws. Danso's is cleared as far as Le Fee, who unleashes a shot from distance, sailing over the crossbar.
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Mukilele puts in a crucial header to clear away a cross from Anthony, which looked to be heading towards Thiago at the back post. Brentford now have another chance to take a long throw.
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Lineups
Brentford (4-2-3-1) coached by Keith Andrews
Caoimhin Kelleher, Keane Lewis Potter, Nathan Collins, Kristoffer Ajer, Michael Kayode, Vitaly Janelt, Mamadou Sangaré, Kevin Schade, Mikkel Damsgaard, Dango Ouattara, Igor Thiago
Sunderland (4-2-3-1) coached by Régis Le Bris
Robin Roefs, Reinildo Mandava, Daniel Ballard, Kevin Danso, Nordi Mukiele, Noah Sadiki, Granit Xhaka, Nilson Angulo, Enzo Le Fee, Thomas Meunier, Brian Brobbey