Match report

Brentford Defeats Watford 2-0 in Championship Clash

Brentford
Brentford
2–0
FT
Watford
Watford
May 1, 2021

Brentford emerged victorious against Watford in a tight Championship match, defeating the Hornets 2-0. The Bees' early goal from Marcus Forss and a penalty by Ivan Toney ensured the win, solidifying their position in the league.

Key Facts

  • • Brentford 2–0 Watford
  • • Marcus Forss scored in the 46th minute
  • • Ivan Toney converted a penalty in the 60th minute
  • • Brentford made multiple substitutions, including Mads Bidstrup and S. Canos receiving yellow cards
  • • Watford struggled to find an equalizer despite making several substitutions

Lineups

Brentford

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 David Raya (G)
  • 18 P. Jansson (D)
  • 29 M. Sørensen (D)
  • 30 M. Roerslev (M)
  • 6 C. Nørgaard (D)
  • 7 Sergi Canós (M)
  • 24 T. Fosu (F)
  • 8 M. Jensen (M)
  • 41 M. Bidstrup (M)
  • 17 I. Toney (F)
  • 15 M. Forss (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 B. Mbeumo
  • 20 S. Ghoddos
  • 9 E. Marcondes
  • 4 C. Goode
  • 36 F. Stevens
  • 39 L. Gordon
  • 28 L. Daniels
  • 23 W. Reid
  • 27 V. Janelt

Watford

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 26 D. Bachmann (G)
  • 15 C. Cathcart (D)
  • 27 C. Kabasele (D)
  • 11 A. Masina (D)
  • 31 F. Sierralta (D)
  • 16 D. Gosling (M)
  • 8 T. Cleverley (M)
  • 19 W. Hughes (M)
  • 12 K. Sema (F)
  • 44 J. Hungbo (F)
  • 18 A. Gray (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 P. Zinckernagel
  • 22 I. Success
  • 6 B. Wilmot
  • 38 Maurizio
  • 25 S. Perica
  • 1 B. Foster
  • 32 Marc Navarro
  • 5 W. Troost-Ekong
  • 17 A. Lazaar

Timeline

  1. Watford
    24' Watford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Hungbo · On: P. Zinckernagel
  2. Watford
    30' Watford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Cleverley · On: I. Success
  3. Brentford
    46' Brentford Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Forss · Assist: S. Canos
  4. Brentford
    60' Brentford Goal · Penalty
    I. Toney
  5. Brentford
    66' Brentford Card · Yellow Card
    Mads Bidstrup

    Foul

  6. Brentford
    69' Brentford Card · Yellow Card
    S. Canos

    Foul

  7. Brentford
    74' Brentford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Toney · On: B. Mbeumo
  8. Brentford
    74' Brentford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Forss · On: S. Ghoddos
  9. Brentford
    80' Brentford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Jensen · On: E. Marcondes
  10. Brentford
    81' Brentford subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Mads Bidstrup · On: Charlie Goode
  11. Watford
    85' Watford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Hughes · On: Ben Wilmot
  12. Watford
    85' Watford subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Gosling · On: Maurizio
  13. Watford
    85' Watford subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Andre Gray · On: S. Perica
  14. Watford
    88' Watford Card · Yellow Card
    S. Perica

    Foul

  15. Brentford
    89' Brentford subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Roerslev Rasmussen · On: F. Stevens

Match Stats

Stat Brentford Watford
Fouls 11 13
Pass Accuracy 81% 83%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 7
Corners 5 1
Total Passes 458 477
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 3 4
Shots off Target 8 2
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 371 395
Shots Inside Box 11 4
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Brentford took the lead with Marcus Forss' goal in the 46th minute, which shifted the momentum in their favor
  • ▸ Ivan Toney's penalty in the 60th minute effectively sealed the win for Brentford and demoralized Watford