Date: Friday, 21st February 2025
Kickoff: 01:30 AM IST
Venue: King Power Stadium, Leicester
Referee: Tony Harrington
Brentford F.C. secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium, extending their remarkable away form to four consecutive wins. The defeat plunged Leicester deeper into relegation trouble, with their defensive frailties once again exposed. A first-half blitz from Brentford, with goals from Yoane Wissa, Bryan Mbeumo, and Christian Nørgaard, put the game out of Leicester’s reach. A late strike from substitute Fabio Carvalho sealed the thrashing, lifting Brentford to 10th in the Premier League standings.
Leicester City vs Brentford F.C. Head-to-Head
- Previous Meetings: Leicester City and Brentford had previously faced off in closely contested encounters, but Brentford’s emphatic win was their biggest margin of victory over the Foxes in Premier League history.
- Recent Form:
- Leicester City: L-L-D-L-L
- Brentford F.C.: W-W-W-L-D
Leicester City vs Brentford F.C. Lineups & Substitutes
Leicester City (4-2-3-1)
Starting XI:
- GK: Mads Hermansen
- RB: Woyo Coulibaly
- CB: Wout Faes
- CB: Caleb Okoli
- LB: Victor Kristiansen
- CM: Wilfred Ndidi
- CM: Boubakary Soumaré
- RW: Jordan Ayew
- CAM: Bilal El Khannouss
- LW: Bobby De Cordova-Reid
- ST: Jamie Vardy
Substitutes:
- Jannik Vestergaard (46’ for Coulibaly)
- Stephy Mavididi (46’ for De Cordova-Reid)
- Facundo Buonanotte (55’ for Ayew)
- Oliver Skipp (77’ for Ndidi)
- Conor Coady (83’ for Okoli)
Brentford F.C. (4-3-3)
Starting XI:
- GK: Mark Flekken
- RB: Kristoffer Ajer
- CB: Nathan Collins
- CB: Ethan Pinnock
- LB: Keane Lewis-Potter
- CM: Christian Nørgaard
- CM: Vitaly Janelt
- CM: Mikkel Damsgaard
- RW: Bryan Mbeumo
- ST: Yoane Wissa
- LW: Kevin Schade
Substitutes:
- Yehor Yarmoliuk (46’ for Nørgaard)
- Fabio Carvalho (72’ for Damsgaard)
- Paris Maghoma (73’ for Janelt)
- Yunus Konak (87’ for Schade)
- Michael Kayode (84’ for Ajer)
Leicester City vs Brentford F.C. Match Summary
Leicester City vs Brentford F.C. First Half
- 17’ – Goal! Yoane Wissa opened the scoring with a left-footed strike into the bottom corner after a clever flicked assist from Mikkel Damsgaard.
- 27’ – Goal! Bryan Mbeumo doubled the lead with a well-placed curling shot into the far corner, again assisted by Damsgaard.
- 32’ – Goal! Christian Nørgaard headed in from Mbeumo’s free kick, leaving Leicester’s defense in disarray.
- Leicester struggled to respond, with Jamie Vardy’s best effort well saved by Flekken.
Half-Time: Leicester City 0-3 Brentford F.C.
Leicester City vs Brentford F.C. Second Half
- Leicester made multiple substitutions, but Brentford remained dominant, controlling possession and frustrating the home side.
- 89’ – Goal! Fabio Carvalho pounced on a defensive error and drilled the ball into the bottom left corner to complete the rout.
- Leicester finished the game with only two shots on target, while Brentford could have added more goals if not for some late saves by Hermansen.
Full-Time: Leicester City 0-4 Brentford F.C.
Leicester City vs Brentford F.C. Stats
| Stat | Leicester City | Brentford F.C. |
| Possession (%) | 42% | 58% |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 7 |
| Total Shots | 7 | 15 |
| Corners | 4 | 7 |
| Fouls | 12 | 9 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
Key Player Achievements
- Man of the Match: Bryan Mbeumo (1 Goal, 1 Assist, 3 Key Passes)
- Top Assister: Mikkel Damsgaard (2 Assists)
- Most Saves: Mark Flekken (2 Saves, Clean Sheet)
Impact on the Points Table
- Brentford climbed to 10th place, overtaking Brighton & Hove Albion.
- Leicester City remains in 19th place, two points behind safety with one more game played than 17th-placed Wolves.
Manager Reactions
Thomas Frank (Brentford Manager)
“A fantastic away performance. The team executed the plan brilliantly, and Mikkel’s assists were top class. We are proving that we can compete at the highest level.”
Ruud van Nistelrooy (Leicester City Manager)
“A very disappointing performance. We started brightly, but the defensive lapses cost us. We need a reaction in the next match.”
FAQs
1. How did Leicester City vs Brentford F.C. unfold?
Brentford dominated from start to finish, scoring three goals in the first half before sealing the victory with a fourth in the 89th minute.
2. Who scored the goals in the Leicester City vs Brentford F.C. EPL match?
- Yoane Wissa (17′)
- Bryan Mbeumo (27′)
- Christian Nørgaard (32′)
- Fabio Carvalho (89′)
3. What went wrong for Leicester City on the Leicester City vs Brentford F.C. match?
Defensive mistakes, poor finishing, and lack of creativity in attack led to their downfall. Brentford’s midfield dominance and clinical finishing made the difference.
4. What does this result mean for Leicester and Brentford?
Leicester’s relegation concerns deepen as they stay in 19th place, while Brentford moves into the top 10, eyeing a potential European spot.
5. Who was the standout performer in the Leicester City vs Brentford F.C. match?
Bryan Mbeumo was named Man of the Match for his goal, assist, and overall influence in attack.
Brentford F.C. produced an emphatic performance to dispatch a struggling Leicester City side. The Bees’ attacking fluency, led by Mikkel Daamsgaard and Bryan Mbeumo, overwhelmed the Foxes, who are now staring at relegation. With tough fixtures ahead, Leicester faces an uphill battle for survival, while Brentford continues to dream of a strong finish in the top half of the Premier League.
