Match report
Brentford Draws 2-2 with Wolves in Premier League Clash
Brentford
2–2
FT
Wolves
Mar 16, 2026
Brentford and Wolves matched each other in a fiercely competitive match, ending in a 2-2 draw at Griffin Park. Brentford took an early lead through M. Kayode and I. Thiago, but Wolves fought back with goals from Adam Armstrong and T. Arokodare. The game was filled with intense moments and defensive resilience from both sides, leading to a well-deserved share of points in the Premier League.
Key Facts
- • Brentford scored first through M. Kayode in the 22nd minute with an assist from K. Lewis-Potter.
- • I. Thiago doubled Brentford's lead with an assist from D. Ouattara in the 37th minute.
- • Adam Armstrong pulled one back for Wolves in the 44th minute, assisted by J. Bellegarde.
- • T. Arokodare equalized for Wolves in the 77th minute with an assist from João Gomes.
- • Ladislav Krejčí and N. Collins received yellow cards for Wolves and Brentford, respectively.
Lineups
Brentford
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 C. Kelleher (G)
- 33 M. Kayode (D)
- 4 S. van den Berg (D)
- 22 N. Collins (D)
- 23 K. Lewis-Potter (D)
- 6 J. Henderson (M)
- 19 D. Ouattara (M)
- 8 M. Jensen (M)
- 24 M. Damsgaard (M)
- 7 K. Schade (M)
- 9 I. Thiago (F)
Substitutes
- 12 H. R. Valdimarsson
- 20 K. Ajer
- 5 E. Pinnock
- 11 R. Nelson
- 18 Y. Yarmolyuk
- 47 K. Furo
- 45 R. Donovan
- 49 O. Shield
- 48 L. Bentt
Wolves
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 J. Sa (G)
- 15 Y. Mosquera (D)
- 4 S. Bueno (D)
- 37 L. Krejci (D)
- 38 J. Tchatchoua (M)
- 7 Andre (M)
- 8 Joao Gomes (M)
- 3 H. Bueno (M)
- 27 J. Bellegarde (F)
- 36 M. Mane (F)
- 9 A. Armstrong (F)
Substitutes
- 25 D. Bentley
- 2 M. Doherty
- 11 Hwang Hee-Chan
- 6 D. M. Wolfe
- 14 T. Arokodare
- 21 R. Gomes
- 47 A. Gomes
- 24 Toti
- 17 Pedro Lima
Timeline
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22' Brentford Goal · Normal GoalM. Kayode · Assist: K. Lewis-Potter
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24' Wolves Card · Yellow CardAdam Armstrong
Foul
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37' Brentford Goal · Normal GoalI. Thiago · Assist: D. Ouattara
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44' Wolves Goal · Normal GoalAdam Armstrong · Assist: J. Bellegarde
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45'+1 Wolves Card · Yellow CardLadislav Krejčí
Foul
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46' Wolves subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Mane · On: A. Gomes
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57' Brentford Card · Yellow CardN. Collins
Foul
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68' Brentford subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Schade · On: Y. Yarmolyuk
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72' Brentford subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Damsgaard · On: K. Ajer
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74' Wolves subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Bellegarde · On: T. Arokodare
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77' Brentford Card · Yellow CardK. Ajer
Foul
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77' Wolves Goal · Normal GoalT. Arokodare · Assist: João Gomes
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85' Brentford subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Ouattara · On: R. Nelson
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87' Wolves subst · Substitution 3Off: Adam Armstrong · On: R. Gomes
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89' Wolves Card · Yellow CardA. Gomes
Foul
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90'+3 Wolves Card · Yellow CardJosé Sá
Time wasting
Match Stats
| Stat | Brentford | Wolves |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 77% | 81% |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 13 |
| Corners | 1 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 438 | 428 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 4 |
| xG | 2.56 | 1.33 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 6 |
| Possession | 50% | 50% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 336 | 346 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 9 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early 2-0 lead by Brentford set the tone for the first half, putting pressure on Wolves to respond.
- ▸ Adam Armstrong's goal just before halftime provided a vital boost for Wolves, leading to T. Arokodare's equalizer in the second half.