Brentford 3-0 Sunderland
Updated
Brentford won: Brentford 3-0 Sunderland in the Premier League (Round 21) on Wed, 7 Jan 2026 at Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford, Middlesex. Brentford goals: Igor Thiago 30', Igor Thiago 65', Yehor Yarmoliuk 73'. Expected goals: 3.24-1.72. Possession: 50-50. Player of the match: Igor Thiago (9.2).
Match report
Brentford rout Sunderland 3-0
Brentford swept aside Sunderland 3-0 at Gtech Community Stadium on Wednesday 7 January in the Premier League.
Igor Thiago put Brentford ahead on 30' (1-0), added another on 65' (2-0) and Yehor Yarmoliuk made it 3-0 on 73'.
Brentford had 50% of the ball, shots were 18-11 (6-3 on target) and expected goals finished 3.24-1.72. Brentford were the better side on chances, too.
Igor Thiago (Brentford) was player of the match with a 9.2 rating.
Attendance: 17,016. Referee: Matt Donohue.
Match stats
| Brentford | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 50 | 50 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.24 | 1.72 |
| Total shots | 18 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 42 | 21 |
| Big chances | 5 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 328 (84%) | 314 (81%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 4 |
| Total shots | 18 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 4 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 14 | 7 |
Lineups
Brentford (4-2-3-1): Caoimhín Kelleher, Michael Kayode, Kristoffer Ajer, Nathan Collins, Rico Henry, Yehor Yarmoliuk, Vitaly Janelt, Mathias Jensen, Keane Lewis-Potter, Kevin Schade, Igor Thiago
Sunderland (4-2-3-1): Robin Roefs, Trai Hume, Nordi Mukiele, Daniel Ballard, Omar Alderete, Granit Xhaka, Lutsharel Geertruida, Chris Rigg, Enzo Le Fée, Simon Adingra, Brian Brobbey
Key events
- 30' · Goal · Igor Thiago (Brentford)
- 43' · Yellow card · Igor Thiago (Brentford)
- 45' · Yellow card · Trai Hume (Sunderland)
- 52' · Substitution · Romaine Mundle for Simon Adingra (Sunderland)
- 52' · Substitution · Eliezer Mayenda for Chris Rigg (Sunderland)
- 61' · Substitution · Mikkel Damsgaard for Keane Lewis-Potter (Brentford)
- 63' · Yellow card · Vitaly Janelt (Brentford)
- 65' · Goal · Igor Thiago (Brentford)
- 73' · Goal · Yehor Yarmoliuk (Brentford)
- 76' · Substitution · Jordan Henderson for Mathias Jensen (Brentford)
- 79' · Substitution · Dennis Cirkin for Daniel Ballard (Sunderland)
- 79' · Substitution · Daniel Neil for Lutsharel Geertruida (Sunderland)
- 82' · Substitution · Reiss Nelson for Igor Thiago (Brentford)
- 82' · Substitution · Aaron Hickey for Michael Kayode (Brentford)
- 83' · Substitution · Luke O'Nien for Omar Alderete (Sunderland)
All-time head-to-head
5 league meetings since 2017: Brentford 2, draws 2, Sunderland 1.
Questions
Who won Brentford vs Sunderland?
Brentford won, 3-0 (Premier League) on Wed, 7 Jan 2026.
When and where is Brentford vs Sunderland?
Wed, 7 Jan 2026, 19:30 UTC at Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford, Middlesex, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Brentford and Sunderland?
In 5 league meetings since 2017: Brentford 2 wins, 2 draws, Sunderland 1 wins (goals 10-6).