Burnley
Brentford
Match Statistics
Confirmed Lineups
- 1 Dubravka M.
- 2 Humphreys B.
- 3 Worrall J.
- 4 Esteve M.
- 5 Laurent J.
- 6 Ward-Prowse J.
- 7 Mejbri H.
- 8 Lucas Pires
- 9 Bruun Larsen J.
- 10 Anthony J.
- 11 Flemming Z.
Substitutes
Barnes A., Ekdal H., Florentino, Foster L., Hartman Q., Tchaouna L., Ugochukwu L., Walker K., Weiss M.
- 1 Valdimarsson H. R.
- 2 Kayode M.
- 3 Ajer K.
- 4 van den Berg S.
- 5 Henry R.
- 6 Yarmolyuk Y.
- 7 Jensen M.
- 8 Ouattara Da.
- 9 Damsgaard M.
- 10 Schade K.
- 11 Thiago I.
Substitutes
Balcombe E., Bentt L., Collins N., Donovan R., Furo K., Henderson J., Lewis-Potter K., Pinnock E., Shield O., X
Burnley vs Brentford Match Commentary
Burnley vs Brentford Match Overview: 3-4 Premier League match report
There are games that swing, and then there are games that snap. This was the latter. The Burnley vs Brentford Result will read as a Burnley vs Brentford Score of 3-4, but the story was far wilder: Brentford stormed into a three-goal lead, Burnley dragged themselves all the way back, briefly thought they’d completed the impossible, and then watched VAR turn late ecstasy into anguish. Goals from Mikkel Damsgaard, Igor Thiago, Kevin Schade and, deep in stoppage time, Damsgaard again ultimately decided a breathless afternoon in which Turf Moor’s roar never quite knew whether to celebrate or brace for the next punch.
First Half
From the opening exchanges, Brentford played like a side that had come with a plan and the nerve to stick to it. They kept the ball with purpose, waited for set-piece moments, and punished Burnley’s early hesitation. The breakthrough arrived from a corner, Damsgaard rising to glance a header home and set the tone for a first half that felt relentlessly away-leaning.
Burnley had flickers—Jaidon Anthony forcing a sharp save and trying to spark the home crowd—but Brentford’s transitions carried real menace. When Igor Thiago finished a counter at close range for 0-2, the air changed. Brentford were faster to second balls, cleaner in the final third, and when Schade pounced on a rebound to make it 0-3, the contest looked close to settled.
Yet even in a half that belonged to the visitors, Burnley found a lifeline in added time. A Burnley effort took a decisive deflection off Michael Kayode and rolled into the net for an own goal. At 1-3, the halftime whistle arrived like a mercy for the hosts—and a warning for Brentford that the job still required a second act.
Key Moments
- Damsgaard headed Brentford in front from a corner to seize early control.
- Igor Thiago doubled the lead after a sharp counter, turning pressure into punishment.
- Schade’s rebound finish made it 0-3 and threatened to take the contest away from Burnley.
- A late Kayode own goal gave Burnley a vital foothold before the break.
Second Half
Scott Parker rolled the dice at the interval, and Burnley responded with the urgency of a team that refused to accept the script. Within minutes of the restart, Hannibal Mejbri fed Anthony, who struck first time to cut the deficit to 2-3. Suddenly Brentford’s earlier calm looked fragile; the game turned into a sprint, with Turf Moor pushing every Burnley touch forward.
Brentford still carried threat—crosses flashed through the area, and Burnley’s back line had to defend with their bodies—but the momentum had shifted. On the hour, Burnley completed the comeback when Flemming climbed to meet Hannibal’s cross and powered a header in for 3-3. It was the kind of goal that doesn’t just level a match; it electrifies it.
And then came the twist that seemed to complete the rescue. Flemming struck again from a rebound to put Burnley 4-3 up, a moment of chaos in the box that felt like a full reversal of the first-half story. But this match still had one more pivot. With the clock bleeding into stoppage time, Rico Henry delivered from the left and Damsgaard met it, controlling before driving a shot in off the post to make it 3-4.
The finale bordered on the surreal. Burnley thought they had snatched a stoppage-time equaliser through Ashley Barnes after Joe Worrall’s header across goal—only for VAR to rule it out for handball in the build-up. The celebrations died mid-breath, dissent followed, and the final whistle confirmed a result that felt as cruel for Burnley as it was exhilarating for Brentford.
Key Moments
- Anthony’s first-time finish early in the second half reignited Burnley’s belief at 2-3.
- Flemming headed Burnley level from Hannibal’s cross to make it 3-3.
- Flemming struck again from a rebound as Burnley briefly led 4-3.
- Damsgaard’s late, composed finish restored Brentford’s advantage at 3-4.
- Burnley’s stoppage-time “equaliser” was ruled out by VAR for handball, sealing the drama.
Burnley vs Brentford Stats Breakdown
The numbers underline why this contest felt like two matches stitched together. In the Burnley vs Brentford Stats, Brentford owned 59% possession and created far more high-value openings, registering 5 big chances to Burnley’s 1. The visitors also posted a stronger xG analysis profile, with 2.25 xG to Burnley’s 0.97, and an imposing 44 touches in the opposition box compared to Burnley’s 13.
Shot volume reflected Brentford’s sustained threat: 16 total shots and 7 on target, while Burnley produced 12 shots with 3 on target. The Burnley vs Brentford Analysis is complicated by the emotional swing—Burnley were ruthless in their best spell, but Brentford’s chance creation across 90 minutes, plus their set-piece pressure (8 corners), ultimately matched the eye test.
In terms of Burnley vs Brentford Highlights, the match was defined by set-piece delivery, counter-attacking bursts, and late-game decision-making under stress—culminating in VAR’s decisive intervention.
Burnley vs Brentford Lineups
Burnley (3-4-2-1): Dubravka; Humphreys, Worrall, Esteve; Laurent, Ward-Prowse, Mejbri, Lucas Pires; Bruun Larsen, Anthony; Flemming.
Brentford (4-2-3-1): Valdimarsson; Kayode, Ajer, van den Berg, Henry; Yarmolyuk, Jensen; Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade; Igor Thiago.
Player of the Match
Mikkel Damsgaard (Brentford) delivered the defining contribution. A headed opener set Brentford on their way, and his stoppage-time winner—taken with control and conviction—was the moment that decided the Burnley vs Brentford Match Report. In a game where composure was rare and momentum was a revolving door, he supplied both when it mattered most.
What the Result Means
For Brentford, this was a statement of resilience: they built a commanding platform, survived Burnley’s surge, and still found the clarity to win it late. For Burnley, the emotion is harder to digest. The comeback was real, the belief was tangible, and the disallowed late goal will linger—yet the defensive damage from the first half left them needing perfection to escape.
As a standalone spectacle, it was a Premier League match report that captured everything the league sells to the world: speed, chaos, and consequence. If you searched “Burnley match today” hoping for calm, this was not it; if you checked “Brentford match today” for a routine away performance, you found a classic instead. The Burnley vs Brentford Goals tally will be replayed for weeks, but the final talking point will remain the VAR decision that stopped Turf Moor from exploding one last time.
The match has just finished.
90+13'
Celebrations are cut short for Burnley as the referee indicates NO GOAL after the VAR review shows it was handball!
90+11'
Lyle Foster (Burnley) receives a yellow card from the referee for dissent.
90+10'
Having seen unsporting behavior, Samuel Barrott shows a yellow card to one of the players sitting on the bench. And Yegor Yarmolyuk (Brentford) is the recipient.
90+10'
Wait! Referee Samuel Barrott has indicated he is going to review the Burnley goal using VAR. It’s probably to see if there was a handball in the build-up.
90+8'
GOAL! Joe Worrall meets a cross inside the box and heads the ball across the goal, where Ashley Barnes (Burnley) lurks and pokes it into the back of the net. 4:4.
90+7'
Mathias Jensen (Brentford) takes a short corner kick.
90+6'
Mathias Jensen (Brentford) sends a direct shot in from the free kick that's in a promising position. The ball sails towards the right post, but the goalkeeper prevents a goal with a quick save. The referee blows his whistle, Brentford are awarded a corner kick.
90+6'
Florentino (Burnley) was trying to get to the ball but clattered into the legs of the opponent as well. Samuel Barrott blows his whistle for an infringement. Another situation results in a direct free kick for Brentford.
90+4'
Lovely cross from Loum Tchaouna to find Joe Worrall (Burnley) deep in the box, but he steers his header well wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and Brentford will have a goal kick.
90+3'
3 - 4
Mikkel Damsgaard (Brentford) meets a perfect cross from Rico Henry deep inside the box and controls it with a nice first touch. He produces an accurate strike into the bottom left corner via the post. It's 3:4.
90+1'
Scott Parker has decided to substitute Zian Flemming and he is replaced by Ashley Barnes (Burnley).
90+1'
None of the Brentford players could reach the corner kick as the ball was overhit and goes out of play. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Burnley.
90'
7 additional min. will be played.
90'
The resulting set piece from Brentford is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
86'
The referee demonstrates he won't tolerate this behaviour. Bashir Humphreys (Burnley) is given a yellow card.
86'
Bashir Humphreys (Burnley) obviously intended to delay the restart of play and the referee blows the whistle.
84'
It will be a substitution. Loum Tchaouna (Burnley) is ready to enter the pitch as Hannibal Mejbri walks off.
82'
Brentford take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.
81'
The goal by Burnley is DISALLOWED on the advice of the video assistant referee due to an offside.
80'
The Burnley players halt their celebrations as referee Samuel Barrott makes the VAR signal to review the goal, most likely to ascertain if there was an offside in the build-up play.
78'
Goal! Zian Flemming (Burnley) was in the right place at the right time to get to the rebound inside the box and gleefully rifles the ball into the left side of the goal. It's 4:3.
78'
Jaidon Anthony (Burnley) produces a dangerous lofted cross into the box which is intercepted.
77'
Igor Thiago (Brentford) receives a yellow card from the referee for a foul that he committed a little earlier.
76'
The attendance for today's match is 20069.
75'
James Ward-Prowse goes off the pitch and Florentino (Burnley) comes on.
73'
Keith Andrews prepares a substitution. Yegor Yarmolyuk is replaced by Jordan Henderson (Brentford).
72'
The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Keane Lewis-Potter (Brentford) comes onto the pitch so that Kevin Schade can be given a rest.
72'
A substitution has been made. Dango Ouattara is replaced by Romelle Donovan (Brentford).
68'
James Ward-Prowse (Burnley) swings in the corner, but it's comfortably cleared away.
68'
Lesley Ugochukwu (Burnley) expertly controls the pass inside the penalty area and shoots, but it's inadvertently blocked a defender. The ball is out of play. Burnley win a corner kick.
60'
3 - 3
It's a goal! Zian Flemming (Burnley) makes it 3:3. He jumped highest to connect with a perfect cross from Hannibal Mejbri and planted his close-range header into the right side of the goal. Hakon Rafn Valdimarsson was helpless.
56'
James Ward-Prowse (Burnley) puts a dangerous cross into the box, but the corner is cleared by the first man.
55'
Lucas Pires (Burnley) attempts to find the head of one of his teammates with a promising cross into the box, but a defender outjumps the attackers and averts the threat. The linesman makes the right call and Burnley will have a corner.
53'
Igor Thiago (Brentford) changes the direction of the ball using his hand, but he is angry when the referee gives a foul against him. Burnley have a free kick.
50'
Yegor Yarmolyuk (Brentford) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Martin Dubravka intercepts the ball.
47'
The referee has issued a yellow card to Lyle Foster (Burnley).
47'
2 - 3
It's a goal! Hannibal Mejbri plays the ball to the feet of Jaidon Anthony (Burnley), who hits a tremendous first-time shot into the middle of the net. The goalkeeper was unable to keep it out. 2:3.
46'
An accurate pass to the edge of the box is well taken by Lucas Pires (Burnley), whose instinctive shot towards goal flashes inches over the top. The ball goes out of play and Brentford will have a goal kick.
46'
Here is a change after the half-time break. Josh Laurent is replaced by Lesley Ugochukwu (Burnley).
46'
Scott Parker has made a change at the break. Lyle Foster (Burnley) has come on in place of Jacob Bruun Larsen.
46'
The half-time break is over and the second half is about to start.
45+4'
Samuel Barrott has ended the first half by blowing the whistle.
45+3'
1 - 3
OWN GOAL! Michael Kayode (Brentford) scores an unlucky own goal after he deflected a shot which went into his own net! 1:3.
45+2'
Igor Thiago (Brentford) bursts into the box and pulls the trigger, but he can't beat the goalkeeper. He directed his daisy-cutter towards the right post, but one of the defenders reacted brilliantly to block it.
45+1'
Kristoffer Ajer (Brentford) makes a strong challenge and Samuel Barrott blows for a foul. That's a free kick to Burnley.
45'
There will be a minimum of 3 min. of added time.
44'
A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Burnley comes to nothing.
43'
Burnley have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
39'
Brentford control the tempo of the game by exchanging some accurate short passes.
34'
0 - 3
Goal! Kevin Schade (Brentford) was in the right place at the right time to get to the rebound inside the box and gleefully rifles the ball into the top right corner. It's 0:3.
34'
Sepp van den Berg (Brentford) plants a goal-bound header towards the right post after a nice cross inside the box, but one of the defenders reacts superbly and makes a timely interception.
34'
Michael Kayode (Brentford) sends the ball into the penalty area from a throw-in as if it's a corner kick.
32'
Brentford enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.
28'
Half-chance! Kevin Schade (Brentford) plays a pass into the box, but Martin Dubravka reacts well to snuff out the attack.
25'
0 - 2
GOAL! Igor Thiago (Brentford) runs onto a pass from Mikkel Damsgaard after great counter attacking play and hits a fine first-time shot into the net from close range. It’s now 0:2.
24'
Kevin Schade (Brentford) gets into a great position in the box after a pass, but sends his shot just wide of the left post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Burnley.
21'
Jaidon Anthony (Burnley) receives a precise pass in the box and takes the shot early. The ball heads towards the middle of the goal, but Hakon Rafn Valdimarsson shows off his skills and makes a brilliant save to deny him.
21'
Lucas Pires (Burnley) is flagged for offside.
19'
Maxime Esteve (Burnley) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Samuel Barrott blows for a foul. It's a free kick to Brentford in a dangerous position.
17'
Jaidon Anthony (Burnley) shoots after receiving a good pass. His effort from the edge of the box goes just wide of the right post. The ball goes out of play and Brentford will have a goal kick.
17'
Burnley seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
15'
A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Brentford.
15'
Samuel Barrott blows his whistle as Kristoffer Ajer (Brentford) used excessive force in the tackle during an attack. Burnley win a free kick.
13'
The corner is swung in but Brentford can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
12'
Rico Henry (Brentford) dinks a cross into the box in an attempt to find one of his teammates, but the defence manages to clear.
9'
0 - 1
The corner from Dango Ouattara goes into a dangerous area and finds Mikkel Damsgaard (Brentford), who outjumps the defence and glances a header into the back of the net. 0:1.
9'
Dango Ouattara (Brentford) takes the corner.
9'
Dango Ouattara (Brentford) is first to the rebound but his shot is blocked. Wow, what an escape there for the opposition. The referee signals a corner kick to Brentford.
9'
Nothing comes of the resulting corner from Mathias Jensen (Brentford). The defence is alert and manages to cut it out.
8'
The free kick from long range, taken by Brentford, is intercepted by one of the defenders. The referee points to the corner flag. It's a corner to Brentford.
7'
A clumsy foul by Lucas Pires (Burnley) and Samuel Barrott blows his whistle. Brentford win a free kick. It's a promising situation for a direct shot.
4'
The game is interrupted. Zian Flemming (Burnley) has violated the rules in the battle for the ball. No protests or gestures are being made as he is quite aware of what he did. Brentford are awarded a free kick. Let's see what they create from this.
3'
Samuel Barrott blows his whistle after Yegor Yarmolyuk (Brentford) kicks an opponent's legs instead of the ball. It's a free kick to Burnley, but they probably won't attempt a direct shot on goal from here.
1'
Zian Flemming (Burnley) runs onto a pass and thumps the ball goalward from distance, but the keeper doesn't have to move as it goes well wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Brentford.
1'
The first half has just begun.
Burnley will kick-off.
The referee of today's match will be Samuel Barrott.
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