Brentford climbed to ten points, moving away from the bottom three with their second away victory of the season. Thiago scored in the 43rd minute to give Brentford the lead heading into halftime. The forward capitalized on sustained pressure from the visitors to push the ball into the net.
West Ham struggled to create clear scoring opportunities in the opening period. The hosts managed only one shot on target compared to Brentford’s six attempts before the break.
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Brentford dominates possession and shots statistics
The visitors controlled 57% of possession throughout the match compared to West Ham’s 43%. Brentford registered 17 total shots with six on target, while West Ham managed just seven shots with only one on target.
Brentford completed 400 passes with 89% accuracy. West Ham completed 262 passes with 81% accuracy, reflecting the visitors’ superior control of the match.
Jensen adds stoppage time goal to seal three points
Jensen scored in the 95th minute to confirm Brentford’s victory. The late goal came after West Ham pushed forward seeking an equalizer, leaving defensive gaps for the visitors to exploit.The match included four minutes of added time in the first half and extended stoppage time in the second period. Both teams received one yellow card during the contest.
West Ham’s home struggles continue under new management
West Ham has failed to earn any points at London Stadium this season. The defeat marked another disappointing home performance for the Hammers, who entered the match seeking their first victory at their own ground.
The hosts committed nine fouls compared to Brentford’s ten. West Ham registered three offsides while Brentford had two, indicating both teams struggled with attacking positioning at times.
Brentford breaks poor away form with clinical performance
Brentford entered the match having lost three consecutive away fixtures. The victory at London Stadium represented a significant turnaround in their road form.
Manager Thomas Frank’s tactical approach proved effective against West Ham’s setup. The Bees created numerous scoring chances throughout the match and maintained defensive discipline when protecting their lead.
Match statistics highlight Brentford superiority
The statistics reflected Brentford’s control of the contest. The visitors outshot West Ham 17-7 overall and 6-1 in shots on target. Brentford’s passing accuracy of 89% compared favorably to West Ham’s 81%.
Neither team received red cards in the match. The disciplinary record remained relatively clean with just two yellow cards issued total.
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West Ham faces mounting relegation pressure
The defeat leaves West Ham in serious relegation trouble with only four points from eight matches. The Hammers sit near the bottom of the Premier League table and face increasing pressure to find form.
West Ham’s inability to score at home continues as a major concern. The hosts have struggled to create quality scoring chances and convert opportunities throughout the season.
Brentford climbs away from relegation zone
The victory moved Brentford to ten points from eight matches. The three points provide breathing room from the relegation places and reward the team’s improved performance.
Brentford’s ability to score in crucial moments proved decisive. Both goals came during stoppage time periods, demonstrating the team’s mental strength and finishing quality.
