Match report

Brentford Stuns Tottenham with 3-1 Victory in Premier League Clash

Tottenham
Tottenham
1–3
FT
Brentford
Brentford
May 20, 2023

Brentford stunned Tottenham with an impressive 3-1 victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, marking a significant upset in the Premier League. Harry Kane's early goal for Tottenham was overshadowed by Brentford's dominant second half performance, with Bryan Mbeumo scoring twice and Yoane Wissa adding another.

Key Facts

  • • Harry Kane scored for Tottenham in the 8th minute.
  • • Brentford equalized through Bryan Mbeumo at 50 minutes.
  • • Mbeumo secured Brentford's second goal in the 62nd minute, followed by Yoane Wissa's third in the 88th minute.
  • • Yves Bissouma received a yellow card for Tottenham early in the match.

Lineups

Tottenham

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 20 F. Forster (G)
  • 12 Emerson (D)
  • 6 D. Sánchez (D)
  • 34 C. Lenglet (D)
  • 33 B. Davies (D)
  • 16 A. Danjuma (M)
  • 38 Y. Bissouma (M)
  • 4 O. Skipp (M)
  • 7 Son Heung-Min (M)
  • 21 D. Kulusevski (F)
  • 10 H. Kane (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 Lucas Moura
  • 9 Richarlison
  • 23 Pedro Porro
  • 14 I. Perišić
  • 25 J. Tanganga
  • 51 M. Craig
  • 40 B. Austin
  • 15 E. Dier
  • 29 P. Sarr

Brentford

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 David Raya (G)
  • 2 A. Hickey (D)
  • 5 E. Pinnock (D)
  • 16 B. Mee (D)
  • 3 R. Henry (D)
  • 15 F. Onyeka (M)
  • 27 V. Janelt (M)
  • 8 M. Jensen (M)
  • 19 B. Mbeumo (F)
  • 11 Y. Wissa (F)
  • 9 K. Schade (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 M. Damsgaard
  • 26 S. Baptiste
  • 13 M. Jørgensen
  • 30 M. Rasmussen
  • 10 J. Dasilva
  • 20 K. Ajer
  • 22 T. Strakosha
  • 35 R. Trevitt
  • 14 S. Ghoddos

Timeline

  1. Tottenham
    8' Tottenham Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Kane · Assist: D. Kulusevski
  2. Tottenham
    45' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Bissouma

    Foul

  3. Brentford
    46' Brentford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Onyeka · On: M. Damsgaard
  4. Brentford
    50' Brentford Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Mbeumo · Assist: Y. Wissa
  5. Brentford
    62' Brentford Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Mbeumo · Assist: A. Hickey
  6. Tottenham
    66' Tottenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Danjuma · On: Lucas Moura
  7. Brentford
    68' Brentford Card · Yellow Card
    R. Henry

    Foul

  8. Brentford
    72' Brentford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Jensen · On: S. Baptiste
  9. Tottenham
    75' Tottenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Kulusevski · On: Richarlison
  10. Tottenham
    75' Tottenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Emerson Royal · On: P. Porro
  11. Brentford
    78' Brentford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Schade · On: M. Jørgensen
  12. Tottenham
    85' Tottenham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Davies · On: Ivan Perišić
  13. Brentford
    88' Brentford Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Wissa · Assist: B. Mbeumo
  14. Brentford
    89' Brentford subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Hickey · On: M. Roerslev Rasmussen
  15. Brentford
    89' Brentford subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Y. Wissa · On: J. Dasilva

Match Stats

Stat Tottenham Brentford
Fouls 11 9
Pass Accuracy 86% 78%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 11
Corners 8 2
Total Passes 581 364
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 8 1
Shots on Target 8 4
xG 1.83 1.29
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 62% 38%
Accurate Passes 501 283
Shots Inside Box 15 8
Saves 1 6
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Brentford's equalizer in the first half changed the momentum of the game, giving them confidence to press on.
  • ▸ Mbeumo's second goal firmly established Brentford's lead and put Tottenham under immense pressure.