Match report

Brentford Stuns Arsenal With Late Equalizer, Premier League Match Ends 1-1

Brentford
Brentford
1–1
FT
Arsenal
Arsenal
Feb 12, 2026

Brentford pulled off a stunning performance to hold Arsenal to a 1-1 draw in the Premier League at Griffin Park on Sunday. Despite going behind early, Brentford showcased resilience and secured an equalizer through K. Lewis-Potter late in the game, ensuring they kept their unbeaten streak alive.

Key Facts

  • • Brentford 1–1 Arsenal (Premier League)
  • • Noni Madueke scored for Arsenal at the 61st minute.
  • • K. Lewis-Potter equalized for Brentford in the 71st minute.
  • • V. Janelt, M. Jensen, and D. Ouattara received yellow cards for Brentford.
  • • Gabriel Magalhães and V. Gyökeres were carded for Arsenal.

Lineups

Brentford

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Kelleher (G)
  • 33 M. Kayode (D)
  • 20 K. Ajer (D)
  • 4 S. van den Berg (D)
  • 3 R. Henry (D)
  • 18 Y. Yarmolyuk (M)
  • 27 V. Janelt (M)
  • 19 D. Ouattara (M)
  • 8 M. Jensen (M)
  • 23 K. Lewis-Potter (M)
  • 9 I. Thiago (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 H. R. Valdimarsson
  • 2 A. Hickey
  • 5 E. Pinnock
  • 6 J. Henderson
  • 22 N. Collins
  • 24 M. Damsgaard
  • 45 R. Donovan
  • 47 K. Furo
  • 48 L. Bentt

Arsenal

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Raya (G)
  • 12 J. Timber (D)
  • 3 C. Mosquera (D)
  • 6 Gabriel (D)
  • 5 P. Hincapie (D)
  • 36 M. Zubimendi (M)
  • 41 D. Rice (M)
  • 20 N. Madueke (M)
  • 10 E. Eze (M)
  • 19 L. Trossard (M)
  • 14 V. Gyökeres (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 K. Arrizabalaga
  • 4 B. White
  • 33 R. Calafiori
  • 49 M. Lewis-Skelly
  • 16 C. Norgaard
  • 8 M. Odegaard
  • 11 G. Martinelli
  • 7 B. Saka
  • 9 Gabriel Jesus

Timeline

  1. Brentford
    4' Brentford Card · Yellow Card
    V. Janelt

    Foul

  2. Arsenal
    20' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriel Magalhães

    Foul

  3. Arsenal
    30' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    V. Gyökeres

    Foul

  4. Arsenal
    46' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Eze · On: M. Ødegaard
  5. Brentford
    53' Brentford Card · Yellow Card
    M. Jensen

    Foul

  6. Arsenal
    61' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    Noni Madueke · Assist: P. Hincapie
  7. Arsenal
    70' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Noni Madueke · On: B. Saka
  8. Brentford
    71' Brentford Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Lewis-Potter · Assist: Sepp van den Berg
  9. Brentford
    73' Brentford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Yarmolyuk · On: J. Henderson
  10. Brentford
    73' Brentford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Lewis-Potter · On: M. Damsgaard
  11. Arsenal
    81' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Hincapie · On: R. Calafiori
  12. Arsenal
    81' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Trossard · On: Gabriel Martinelli
  13. Brentford
    86' Brentford Card · Yellow Card
    D. Ouattara

    Argument

  14. Brentford
    90'+5 Brentford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Henry · On: A. Hickey

Match Stats

Stat Brentford Arsenal
Fouls 12 11
Pass Accuracy 75% 85%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 7
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 314 452
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 3 2
xG 1.51 0.60
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 235 384
Shots Inside Box 9 6
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 3 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Arsenal took the lead in the 61st minute when Noni Madueke scored, capitalizing on an assist by P. Hincapie.
  • ▸ Brentford responded with a powerful comeback and equalized through K. Lewis-Potter's goal in the 71st minute, assisted by Sepp van den Berg.