Match report

Brentford Defeats Preston 3-0 in Championship Clash

Brentford
Brentford
3–0
FT
Preston
Preston
May 5, 2019

Brentford secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Preston in their Championship showdown at Griffin Park. The Bees took the lead early in the second half with a well-placed finish by E. Konsa, following an assist from S. Canos. N. Maupay extended Brentford's lead just before the hour mark with another crisp finish, also set up by Canos. The victory was sealed by M. Forss late in the game, wrapping up a comprehensive performance from Brentford.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Brentford 3 - 0 Preston
  • • Goals: E. Konsa (45+4'), N. Maupay (54'), M. Forss (83')
  • • Assists: S. Canos (2), E. Marcondes (1)
  • • Yellow Cards: Daniel Johnson (Preston), D. Fisher (Preston)
  • • Substitutions: J. Jeanvier on for Moses Odubajo (Brentford, 12'), J. Stockley on for L. Nmecha (Preston, 46'), C. Robinson on for L. Moult (Preston, 61'), M. Forss on for S. Canos (Brentford, 79'), O. Watkins on for Jaakko Oksanen (Brentford, 79')

Lineups

Brentford

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 28 L. Daniels (G)
  • 22 H. Dalsgaard (D)
  • 23 J. Jeanvier (D)
  • 3 R. Henry (M)
  • 32 L. Racic (D)
  • 17 E. Marcondes (M)
  • 7 Sergi Canós (M)
  • 26 E. Konsa (D)
  • 9 N. Maupay (F)
  • 11 O. Watkins (F)
  • 14 J. Dasilva (M)

Substitutes

  • 2 M. Odubajo
  • 33 M. Forss
  • 36 J. Oksanen
  • 24 C. Ogbene
  • 40 T. Archibald
  • 13 P. Gunnarsson
  • 39 J. Žambůrek

Preston

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 25 C. Ripley (G)
  • 2 D. Fisher (D)
  • 15 J. Rafferty (D)
  • 6 B. Davies (D)
  • 14 J. Storey (D)
  • 12 P. Gallagher (M)
  • 11 D. Johnson (M)
  • 8 A. Browne (M)
  • 20 J. Stockley (F)
  • 24 S. Maguire (F)
  • 7 C. Robinson (M)

Substitutes

  • 45 L. Nmecha
  • 9 L. Moult
  • 17 J. Ginnelly
  • 3 J. Earl
  • 23 P. Huntington
  • 1 D. Rudd
  • 32 A. O'Reilly

Timeline

  1. Brentford
    12' Brentford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Jeanvier · On: Moses Odubajo
  2. Preston
    28' Preston Card · Yellow Card
    Daniel Johnson
  3. Brentford
    45'+4 Brentford Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Konsa · Assist: S. Canos
  4. Preston
    46' Preston subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Stockley · On: L. Nmecha
  5. Brentford
    54' Brentford Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Maupay · Assist: S. Canos
  6. Preston
    61' Preston subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Robinson · On: L. Moult
  7. Preston
    65' Preston Card · Yellow Card
    D. Fisher
  8. Preston
    75' Preston subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Maguire · On: J. Ginnelly
  9. Brentford
    79' Brentford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Canos · On: M. Forss
  10. Brentford
    79' Brentford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Watkins · On: Jaakko Oksanen
  11. Brentford
    83' Brentford Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Forss · Assist: E. Marcondes

Match Stats

Stat Brentford Preston
Fouls 10 11
Pass Accuracy 79% 82%
Offsides 2 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 8
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 382 444
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 8 0
Shots on Target 8 3
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 46% 54%
Accurate Passes 300 366
Shots Inside Box 12 3
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 9 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Brentford's early second-half goal by E. Konsa in the 45+4' minute put the team on a confident path to victory, breaking down Preston's defensive line.
  • ▸ N. Maupay's goal in the 54' minute effectively ended Preston's hopes of a comeback, solidifying Brentford's control over the match.