Saturday , 17 October 2026

Brentford FC vs Sunderland AFC, Premier League 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2026-27
Brentford FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Sunderland AFC
Sat 5 Sep 2026 · 14:00 UTC Brentford Community Stadium 17,131 HT 45' · FT 45'
Vitaly Janelt 57' 1–0
1–1 82' Enzo Le Fee pen
Y 14' Noah Sadiki
Mamadou Sangare 30' Y
Vitaly Janelt 62' Y
Yegor Yarmolyuk 69' Y
Y 88' Granit Xhaka

Overview

Match Preview

Brentford FC vs Sunderland AFC — Premier League at Brentford Community Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Thomas Bramall
  • Assistant 1 Gary Beswick
  • Assistant 2 Craig Taylor
6 games this season 🟨 3.0/game ⚽ 9.2 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Manchester City FC 6 18
2 Arsenal FC 6 15
3 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 6 13
4 Chelsea FC 7 13
5 Brentford FC 6 10
6 Everton FC 7 10
7 Leeds United FC 6 9
8 Hull City AFC 6 9
9 Liverpool FC 6 9
10 Ipswich Town FC 6 9
11 Newcastle United FC 6 8
12 Crystal Palace FC 6 7
13 Manchester United FC 6 6
14 Coventry City FC 6 6
15 Nottingham Forest FC 6 5
16 Aston Villa FC 6 5
17 Sunderland AFC 6 4
18 AFC Bournemouth 6 3
19 Tottenham Hotspur FC 6 3
20 Fulham FC 6 2

Head-to-Head

1
1
1
Brentford FC 3 games · Avg 2.7 goals Sunderland AFC
Last 5 meetings
2026-09-05 Brentford FC 1–1 Sunderland AFC 2026-01-07 Brentford FC 3–0 Sunderland AFC 2025-08-30 Sunderland AFC 2–1 Brentford FC

Recent Form

Brentford FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Sep Sunderland AFC H 1–1 D
30 Aug Leeds United FC A 1–1 D
22 Aug Tottenham Hotspur FC H 3–0 W
24 May Liverpool FC A 1–1 D
17 May Crystal Palace FC H 2–2 D
09 May Manchester City FC A 0–3 L
Sunderland AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Sep Brentford FC A 1–1 D
30 Aug Fulham FC H 1–0 W
22 Aug Ipswich Town FC A 1–2 L
24 May Chelsea FC H 2–1 W
17 May Everton FC A 3–1 W
09 May Manchester United FC H 0–0 D

Season Stats

Brentford FC Sunderland AFC
#5 Position #17
10 Points 4
6 Played 6
2 / 4 / 0 W / D / L 1 / 1 / 4
12 Scored 6
6 Conceded 12
+6 GD -6
1.67 PPG 0.67
33% Win % 17%

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
33% Clean Sheets
Brentford FC this season
17% Clean Sheets
Sunderland AFC this season

Brentford FC are 5th (10 pts). Sunderland AFC are 17th (4 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Brentford FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/1
46-60
3/1
61-75
1/–
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sunderland AFC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/–
76+
1/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Brentford FC
Kevin Schade 3 G
Vitaly Janelt 2 G
Keane Lewis-Potter 1 G 1 A
Michael Kayode 1 G
Sunderland AFC
Brian Brobbey 3 G
Nilson Angulo 1 G 1 A
Wilson Isidor 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Brentford Community Stadium!
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Brentford FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 7' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Daniel Ballard makes no mistake. 0-1!
  • 12' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 14' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Noah Sadiki on 14 minutes.
  • 17' Another change for Brentford FC made on 17 minute. Nathan Collins leaves to be changed by Jannik Schuster.
  • 22' It looks surprising Sunderland AFC does not make any changes. Nathan Collins has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 27' Netherlands international Brian Brobbey has been a key figure this campaign — 6 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 30' Mamadou Sangare catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 30.
  • 35' Granit Xhaka has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
  • 40' Brentford FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 45' Over 45 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 46' Aaron Hickey has so much to prove this time. He replaces Michael Kayode on 46 minute.
  • 51' It is a cagey affair so far. Brentford FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Sunderland AFC's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 56' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 57' Vitaly Janelt does the damage! The net is bulging and Brentford FC surge ahead!
  • 62' That is a card for Brentford FC. Vitaly Janelt will be fuming at that decision.
  • 64' Fresh legs for Sunderland AFC! Trai Hume comes on to replace Thomas Meunier.
  • 69' The referee calls foul for Yegor Yarmolyuk. He receives a card.
  • 70' GOAL! Jaidon Anthony scores on 70.
  • 74' The whistle greets Noah Sadiki as he departs to be replaced by Malick Fofana.
  • 79' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 82' Enzo Le Fee adds to his 2 season tally! Sunderland AFC lead 2-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 86' Brentford FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Callum Wilson is hanging Mikkel Damsgaard on the field on 86 minute.
  • 88' Controversy at the stadium! Granit Xhaka argues furiously but the card stands.
  • The points are shared — Brentford FC 1-1 Sunderland AFC. Honours even.

Lineups

Brentford FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Sunderland AFC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Vitaly Janelt 1
Enzo Le Fee 1

Head to Head

2026-09-05 Brentford FC 1–1 Sunderland AFC 2026-01-07 Brentford FC 3–0 Sunderland AFC 2025-08-30 Sunderland AFC 2–1 Brentford FC

Brentford FC Form

2026-09-05 Brentford FC 1–1 Sunderland AFC D 2026-08-30 Leeds United FC 1–1 Brentford FC D 2026-08-22 Brentford FC 3–0 Tottenham Hotspur FC W 2026-05-24 Liverpool FC 1–1 Brentford FC D 2026-05-17 Brentford FC 2–2 Crystal Palace FC D 2026-05-09 Manchester City FC 3–0 Brentford FC L

Sunderland AFC Form

2026-09-05 Brentford FC 1–1 Sunderland AFC D 2026-08-30 Sunderland AFC 1–0 Fulham FC W 2026-08-22 Ipswich Town FC 2–1 Sunderland AFC L 2026-05-24 Sunderland AFC 2–1 Chelsea FC W 2026-05-17 Everton FC 1–3 Sunderland AFC W 2026-05-09 Sunderland AFC 0–0 Manchester United FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.42 Brentford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.91 Sunderland AFC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 63% + Brentford FC to win 61%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Brentford FC61% Draw21% Sunderland AFC18%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 3.33
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 63%
37%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

Brentford FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Sunderland AFC
39%
Brentford FC or Sunderland AFC
79%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Brentford FC51% Draw38% Sunderland AFC11%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
10.5%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.4%
3 – 0
8.2%
3 – 1
7.4%
0 – 0
5%
4 – 0
4.9%
4 – 1
4.5%
2 – 2
4.2%
1 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Brentford FC

Handicap Brentford FC covers Push Sunderland AFC covers
-2.5 27% — 73%
-2 27% 20% 53%
-1.5 47% — 53%
-1 47% 22% 31%
-0.5 69% — 31%
+0.5 88% — 12%
+1 88% 8% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Brentford FC keeps clean sheet
41% ✓
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
10% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.