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Brentford vs Sunderland lineups

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Brentford line up in a 4-2-3-1 and Sunderland in a 4-2-3-1. Brentford are without Pelenda Dasilva and Mathias Jensen; Sunderland are without Mouhamadou Diarra. Kick-off is 15:00 on 5 September 2026 at Brentford Community Stadium.

Brentford vs Sunderland match facts

Kick-off
Sat 5 Sept 2026, 15:00
Stadium
Brentford Community Stadium, London
Competition
Premier League
Round
Matchweek 3
Days since last match
Brentford 6, Sunderland 6

Brentford confirmed lineup

Brentford crest
BrentfordFormation 4-2-3-1
Confirmed
  1. 1Caoimhín KelleherG
  2. 33Michael KayodeD
  3. 20Kristoffer AjerD
  4. 22Nathan CollinsD
  5. 23Keane Lewis-PotterD
  6. 18Mamadou SangaréM
  7. 27Vitaly JaneltM
  8. 11Dango OuattaraM
  9. 24Mikkel DamsgaardM
  10. 7Kevin SchadeM
  11. 9ThiagoF

Bench

  1. 14Fábio CarvalhoM
  2. 13Callum WilsonF
  3. 19Jaidon AnthonyF
  4. 6Yehor YarmolyukM
  5. 44Jannik SchusterD
  6. 25El DioufD
  7. 3Rico HenryD
  8. 2Aaron HickeyD
  9. 12Hákon ValdimarssonG

Coach: Keith Andrews

Brentford started in a 4-2-3-1. Pelenda Dasilva, Mathias Jensen and Antoni-Djibu Milambo and 1 other were out. Dango Ouattara came into the eleven after not starting away to Leeds. Keith Andrews set up with four at the back, five in midfield and one up front.

Sunderland confirmed lineup

Sunderland crest
SunderlandFormation 4-2-3-1
Confirmed
  1. 22Robin RoefsG
  2. 20Nordi MukieleD
  3. 4Kevin DansoD
  4. 5Daniel BallardD
  5. 17ReinildoD
  6. 34Granit XhakaM
  7. 27Noah SadikiM
  8. 12Thomas MeunierM
  9. 28Enzo Le FéeM
  10. 10Nilson AnguloM
  11. 9Brian BrobbeyF

Bench

  1. 18Wilson IsidorF
  2. 39Malick FofanaF
  3. 11Christopher RiggM
  4. 29Jules AhokaM
  5. 6Dayann MethalieD
  6. 15Omar AldereteD
  7. 13Luke O'NienM
  8. 32Trai HumeD
  9. 31Melker EllborgG

Coach: R. Le Bris

Sunderland started in a 4-2-3-1. Mouhamadou Diarra was out with a hamstring injury. Kevin Danso came into the eleven after not starting at home to Fulham. R. Le Bris set up with four at the back, five in midfield and one up front.

Brentford vs Sunderland form guide

Last 5, all competitions
Brentford crestBrentford
  1. W
  2. W
  3. W
  4. W
  5. D

Brentford won four of their last five matches, drew one and lost none. They scored 21 goals and conceded 4 across those five. They kept two clean sheets. Their most recent match was a 1-1 draw away to Leeds on 30 August 2026.

Sunderland crestSunderland
  1. W
  2. W
  3. W
  4. L
  5. W

Sunderland won four of their last five matches, drew none and lost one. They scored 11 goals and conceded 4 across those five. They kept two clean sheets. Their most recent match was a 1-0 win at home to Fulham on 30 August 2026.

Brentford vs Sunderland head to head

2
Brentford wins
1
Draws
1
Sunderland wins

9–5 on goals in 4 meetings since 21 October 2017

Recent Brentford vs Sunderland results

  1. Brentford3–0SunderlandPremier LeagueBrentford Community Stadium
  2. Sunderland2–1BrentfordPremier LeagueStadium of Light
  3. Sunderland0–2BrentfordChampionshipStadium of Light
  4. Brentford3–3SunderlandChampionshipGriffin Park

Brentford vs Sunderland history

Brentford have won two of the last four, with one drawn. Sunderland have not won any of their one visits to Brentford Community Stadium. One of the last four was decided by a single goal. Both clubs scored in two of the last four. The widest margin was 3-0 to Brentford on 7 January 2026.

Last meeting: Brentford 3-0 Sunderland, January 2026

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Sunderland, 4-2-3-1
Brentford crest
BrentfordFormation 4-2-3-1
  1. 1Caoimhín KelleherG
  2. 33Michael KayodeD
  3. 20Kristoffer AjerD
  4. 22Nathan CollinsD
  5. 3Rico HenryD
  6. 18Yehor YarmolyukM
  7. 27Vitaly JaneltM
  8. 23Keane Lewis-PotterM
  9. 8Mathias JensenM
  10. 7Kevin SchadeM
  11. 9ThiagoF

Bench

  1. 12Hákon ValdimarssonG
  2. 6Jordan HendersonM
  3. 5Ethan PinnockD
  4. 24Mikkel DamsgaardM
  5. 25Myles Peart-HarrisM
  6. 11Reiss NelsonF
  7. 4Sepp van den BergD
  8. 2Aaron HickeyD
  9. 45Romelle DonovanM

Coach: Keith Andrews

Sunderland crest
SunderlandFormation 4-2-3-1
  1. 22Robin RoefsG
  2. 20Nordi MukieleD
  3. 5Daniel BallardD
  4. 15Omar AldereteD
  5. 32Trai HumeD
  6. 34Granit XhakaM
  7. 6Lutsharel GeertruidaM
  8. 11Christopher RiggM
  9. 28Enzo Le FéeM
  10. 24Simon AdingraM
  11. 9Brian BrobbeyF

Bench

  1. 1Anthony PattersonG
  2. 3Dennis CirkinD
  3. 14Romaine MundleF
  4. 50Harrison JonesM
  5. 13Luke O'NienM
  6. 4Daniel NeilM
  7. 33Leo HjeldeD
  8. 12Eliezer MayendaF
  9. 57Tuterov

Coach: Regis Le Bris

Brentford lined up in a 4-2-3-1 and Sunderland in a 4-2-3-1 when the clubs last met, on 7 January 2026 in the Premier League. Brentford won 3-0. Thiago and Yehor Yarmolyuk scored. Caoimhín Kelleher and Robin Roefs started in goal.

Brentford vs Sunderland lineups — common questions

What was the score in Brentford vs Sunderland?
Brentford and Sunderland drew 1-1 at Brentford Community Stadium in London on 5 September 2026. The match was Matchweek 3 of the 2026/27 Premier League season. The referee was Thomas Bramall, England. Before it, Brentford had won 2 of the 4 meetings between the clubs and Sunderland 1.
Who was missing for Brentford?
Brentford were without Pelenda Dasilva, Mathias Jensen and Antoni-Djibu Milambo and 1 other. The reasons given were injury, muscle injury and knee injury. Sunderland had one unavailable and none doubtful. Brentford last played six days before this match, a 1-1 away draw with Leeds.
What formation did Sunderland play?
Sunderland started this match in a 4-2-3-1. Robin Roefs started in goal, with four at the back, five in midfield and one up front. R. Le Bris picked the side. Nine substitutes were named. The formation is the one recorded for this fixture, not a season average.

Sunderland vs Brentford at Stadium of Light

Updated 21 September 2026