Match report

Brentford Secures 3-0 Victory Over Sunderland in Premier League

Brentford
Brentford
3–0
FT
Sunderland
Sunderland
Jan 7, 2026

Brentford dominated the action to secure a 3-0 victory over Sunderland in their latest Premier League fixture. I. Thiago scored twice and V. Janelt set up his first goal, while Yarmolyuk added the final touch late on.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Brentford 3-0 Sunderland (Premier League)
  • • I. Thiago scored twice at minutes 30 and 65.
  • • Yarmolyuk netted the third goal for Brentford in the 73rd minute.
  • • V. Janelt received a yellow card in the 43rd minute for a foul.
  • • Sunderland made multiple substitutions to try and turn the tide, but it wasn't enough.

Lineups

Brentford

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Kelleher (G)
  • 33 M. Kayode (D)
  • 20 K. Ajer (D)
  • 22 N. Collins (D)
  • 3 R. Henry (D)
  • 18 Y. Yarmolyuk (M)
  • 27 V. Janelt (M)
  • 23 K. Lewis-Potter (M)
  • 8 M. Jensen (M)
  • 7 K. Schade (M)
  • 9 I. Thiago (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 H. R. Valdimarsson
  • 2 A. Hickey
  • 4 S. van den Berg
  • 5 E. Pinnock
  • 6 J. Henderson
  • 11 R. Nelson
  • 24 M. Damsgaard
  • 25 M. Peart-Harris
  • 45 R. Donovan

Sunderland

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 R. Roefs (G)
  • 20 N. Mukiele (D)
  • 5 D. Ballard (D)
  • 15 O. Alderete (D)
  • 32 T. Hume (D)
  • 34 G. Xhaka (M)
  • 6 L. Geertruida (M)
  • 11 C. Rigg (M)
  • 28 E. Le Fee (M)
  • 24 S. Adingra (M)
  • 9 B. Brobbey (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Patterson
  • 3 D. Cirkin
  • 4 D. Neil
  • 13 L. O'Nien
  • 14 R. Mundle
  • 12 E. Mayenda
  • 33 L. F. Hjelde
  • 50 H. Jones
  • 57 T. Tuterov

Timeline

  1. Brentford
    30' Brentford Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Thiago · Assist: V. Janelt
  2. Brentford
    43' Brentford Card · Yellow Card
    I. Thiago

    Foul

  3. Sunderland
    45' Sunderland Card · Yellow Card
    Trai Hume

    Foul

  4. Sunderland
    52' Sunderland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Adingra · On: R. Mundle
  5. Sunderland
    52' Sunderland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Rigg · On: E. Mayenda
  6. Brentford
    61' Brentford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Lewis-Potter · On: M. Damsgaard
  7. Brentford
    63' Brentford Card · Yellow Card
    V. Janelt

    Argument

  8. Brentford
    65' Brentford Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Thiago · Assist: K. Schade
  9. Brentford
    73' Brentford Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Yarmolyuk · Assist: N. Collins
  10. Brentford
    76' Brentford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Jensen · On: J. Henderson
  11. Sunderland
    79' Sunderland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Ballard · On: Dennis Cirkin
  12. Sunderland
    79' Sunderland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Geertruida · On: D. Neil
  13. Brentford
    82' Brentford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Kayode · On: A. Hickey
  14. Brentford
    82' Brentford subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Thiago · On: R. Nelson
  15. Sunderland
    83' Sunderland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. Alderete · On: L. O'Nien

Match Stats

Stat Brentford Sunderland
Fouls 13 13
Pass Accuracy 84% 81%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 11
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 392 389
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 6 3
xG 3.24 1.72
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 328 314
Shots Inside Box 14 7
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ I. Thiago's early goal in the 30th minute set Brentford on course for victory.
  • ▸ The introduction of Yarmolyuk as a substitute in the 73rd minute sealed the win with his goal.