Brentford 3-1 Manchester United
Updated
Brentford won: Brentford 3-1 Manchester United in the Premier League (Round 6) on Sat, 27 Sept 2025 at Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford, Middlesex. Brentford goals: Igor Thiago 8', Igor Thiago 20', Mathias Jensen 90'+5. Manchester United goals: Benjamin Šeško 26'. Expected goals: 2.02-2.08. Possession: 44-56. Player of the match: Caoimhín Kelleher (8.9).
Match report
Brentford beat Manchester United 3-1
Brentford got the better of Manchester United 3-1 at Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday 27 September in the Premier League.
Igor Thiago put Brentford ahead on 8' (1-0), added another on 20' (2-0), Benjamin Šeško pulled one back for Manchester United on 26' (2-1) and Mathias Jensen made it 3-1 on 90+5'.
Brentford had 44% of the ball, shots were 10-14 (8-6 on target) and expected goals finished 2.02-2.08.
Caoimhín Kelleher (Brentford) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 17,193. Referee: Craig Pawson.
Match stats
| Brentford | Manchester United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 44 | 56 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.02 | 2.08 |
| Total shots | 10 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 17 |
| Big chances | 6 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 274 (76%) | 370 (81%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 2 |
| Total shots | 10 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 9 |
Lineups
Brentford (4-2-3-1): Caoimhín Kelleher, Michael Kayode, Nathan Collins, Sepp van den Berg, Aaron Hickey, Jordan Henderson, Yehor Yarmoliuk, Dango Ouattara, Mikkel Damsgaard, Kevin Schade, Igor Thiago
Manchester United (3-4-2-1): Altay Bayındır, Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes, Manuel Ugarte, Patrick Dorgu, Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Šeško
Key events
- 8' · Goal · Igor Thiago (Brentford)
- 20' · Goal · Igor Thiago (Brentford)
- 26' · Goal · Benjamin Šeško (Manchester United)
- 55' · Yellow card · Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
- 66' · Substitution · Kobbie Mainoo for Harry Maguire (Manchester United)
- 66' · Substitution · Leny Yoro for Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United)
- 72' · Yellow card · Nathan Collins (Brentford)
- 75' · Substitution · Keane Lewis-Potter for Dango Ouattara (Brentford)
- 75' · Substitution · Rico Henry for Aaron Hickey (Brentford)
- 80' · Yellow card · Kevin Schade (Brentford)
- 81' · Substitution · Mason Mount for Luke Shaw (Manchester United)
- 81' · Substitution · Vitaly Janelt for Mikkel Damsgaard (Brentford)
- 81' · Substitution · Frank Onyeka for Jordan Henderson (Brentford)
- 84' · Yellow card · Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United)
- 85' · Substitution · Joshua Zirkzee for Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United)
- 90' · Substitution · Mathias Jensen for Igor Thiago (Brentford)
- 90'+5 · Goal · Mathias Jensen (Brentford)
All-time head-to-head
10 league meetings since 2022: Brentford 3, draws 1, Manchester United 6.
Questions
Who won Brentford vs Manchester United?
Brentford won, 3-1 (Premier League) on Sat, 27 Sept 2025.
When and where is Brentford vs Manchester United?
Sat, 27 Sept 2025, 11:30 UTC at Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford, Middlesex, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Brentford and Manchester United?
In 10 league meetings since 2022: Brentford 3 wins, 1 draws, Manchester United 6 wins (goals 16-18).