Premier League
07 Jan 2026, 20:30
Match Report
Brentford beat Sunderland 3-0 at home in Premier League on 7 January 2026. The goals came from Thiago (29') assisted by Vitaly Janelt, Thiago (64') assisted by Kevin Schade, Yehor Yarmolyuk (72') assisted by Nathan Collins.
The expected goals (xG) read Brentford 3.86 - 1.51 Sunderland, so the win was fully deserved on chances created. Shots: 18-11 (6-3 on target).
Match Timeline
Brentford
MIN
Sunderland
Thiagoassist: Vitaly Janelt
⚽
29'
Thiagoassist: Kevin Schade
⚽
64'
Yehor Yarmolyukassist: Nathan Collins
⚽
72'
Match Statistics
Brentford
STATS
Sunderland
3
Goals
0
3.86
Expected Goals (xG)
1.51
18
Shots
11
6
Shots on Target
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
Head to Head
Full Brentford vs Sunderland head-to-head recordTeam Form
League Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
Manchester United
|
38 | 71 |
| 5 |
Liverpool
|
38 | 60 |
| 7 |
Sunderland (A)
|
38 | 54 |
| 14 |
Leeds United
|
38 | 47 |
| 18 |
West Ham United
|
38 | 39 |
| 19 |
Burnley
|
38 | 22 |
Lineups
Brentford
- Caoimhin Kelleher Starting
- Michael Kayode Starting
- Kristoffer Ajer Starting
- Nathan Collins Starting
- Rico Henry Starting
- Yehor Yarmolyuk Starting
- Vitaly Janelt Starting
- Keane Lewis-Potter Starting
- Mathias Jensen Starting
- Kevin Schade Starting
- Thiago Starting
- Jordan Henderson Sub
- Reiss Nelson Sub
- Mikkel Damsgaard Sub
- Aaron Hickey Sub
Sunderland
- Robin Roefs Starting
- Nordi Mukiele Starting
- Dan Ballard Starting
- Omar Alderete Starting
- Trai Hume Starting
- Lutsharel Geertruida Starting
- Granit Xhaka Starting
- Chris Rigg Starting
- Enzo Le Fée Starting
- Simon Adingra Starting
- Brian Brobbey Starting
- Eliezer Mayenda Sub
- Dennis Cirkin Sub
- Luke O'Nien Sub
- Romaine Mundle Sub
- Dan Neil Sub
Brentford vs Sunderland — Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Brentford vs Sunderland?
Brentford beat Sunderland 3:0 in the Premier League on 7 January 2026.
Who scored in Brentford vs Sunderland?
The goals were scored by Thiago (29'), Thiago (64'), Yehor Yarmolyuk (72').
What was the expected goals (xG) in Brentford vs Sunderland?
The xG was Brentford 3.86 - 1.51 Sunderland, with shots 18-11.
What is the head-to-head record between Brentford and Sunderland?
In 3 meetings on record, Brentford won 1, Sunderland won 1 and 1 were drawn (goals 5:3).
