Sunderland beat Brentford 2-1 on Saturday, 30 August 2025 in Premier League. The match was refereed by Anthony Taylor. It was played at Stadium of Light.
First half: VAR intervened at 23' for Brentford (Goal cancelled).
Second half: Reinildo received a yellow card for Sunderland at 57'. H. Diarra received a yellow card for Sunderland at 58'. Thiago received a yellow card for Brentford at 61'. Sunderland made their 1st substitution at 65', with Eliezer Mayenda replacing W. Isidor. Sunderland made their 2nd substitution at 65', with C. Talbi replacing S. Adingra. Brentford made their 1st substitution at 71', with J. Henderson replacing F. Onyeka. Brentford made their 2nd substitution at 72', with K. Lewis-Potter replacing R. Henry. Brentford extended the lead at 77' when Thiago scored, with the assist credited to F. Onyeka, making the score 0-2. R. Henry received a yellow card for Brentford at 80'. Sunderland reduced the deficit at 82' when E. Le Fée scored (Penalty), making the score 1-2. Sunderland made their 3rd substitution at 87', with H. Diarra replacing Marc Guiu. Brentford made their 3rd substitution at 90', with K. Schade replacing Fábio Carvalho. Sunderland found a late equaliser at 90' when W. Isidor scored, with the assist credited to G. Xhaka, making the score 2-2. G. Xhaka received a yellow card for Sunderland at 90+4'.
Sunderland used 3 substitutions while Brentford used 3 substitutions. Sunderland got 3 yellow cards, while Brentford got 2 yellow cards.
How the match was won
- Sunderland outshot their opponent (12-7).
- Possession was balanced (54%-46%).
- Physical contest: 5 yellows.
