On Saturday, 28th September 2024, Brentford F.C. hosted West Ham United at the Gtech Community Stadium in front of a packed crowd of 17,050 spectators. The London derby promised excitement, and it did not disappoint as the teams played out a 1-1 draw in this fiercely contested Premier League clash. The match saw an early goal from Bryan Mbeumo for Brentford, which was canceled out by Tomás Soucek in the second half. The result leaves Brentford in 12th position, while West Ham continues their mixed start to the season, remaining in 14th.
Brentford F.C. vs West Ham Match Overview
- Date: Saturday, 28 September 2024
- Kick-off: 19:30 BST
- Venue: Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford
- Attendance: 17,050
- Referee: Simon Hooper
Brentford F.C. vs West Ham Head-to-Head
- Brentford Wins: 5
- West Ham Wins: 1
- Draws: 1
Brentford F.C. vs West Ham Lineups
Here are the Brentford F.C. vs West Ham lineups today (Sep 28, 2024)
Brentford (4-4-2):
- Goalkeeper: 1. Mark Flekken (Netherlands)
- Defenders: 4. Sepp van den Berg (Netherlands), 5. Ethan Pinnock (Jamaica), 20. Kristoffer Ajer (Norway), 22. Nathan Collins (Ireland)
- Midfielders: 7. Kevin Schade (Germany) (60′), 23. Keane Lewis-Potter (England), 24. Mikkel Damsgaard (Denmark), 27. Vitaly Janelt (Germany) (C)
- Forwards: 14. Fábio Carvalho (Portugal) (85′), 19. Bryan Mbeumo (Cameroon)
Substitutes:
- 12. Hákon Valdimarsson (Iceland), 16. Ben Mee (England), 18. Yehor Yarmoliuk (Ukraine) (60′), 21. Jayden Meghoma (England), 26. Yunus Konak (Turkey) (85′), 28. Ryan Trevitt (England), 30. Mads Roerslev (Denmark)
West Ham United (4-1-4-1):
- Goalkeeper: 23. Alphonse Areola (France)
- Defenders: 25. Jean-Clair Todibo (France), 26. Maximilian Kilman (England), 29. Aaron Wan-Bissaka (England), 33. Emerson (Italy) (45′)
- Midfielders: 10. Lucas Paquetá (Brazil) (76′), 14. Mohammed Kudus (Ghana) (45′), 20. Jarrod Bowen (England) (C), 24. Guido Rodríguez (Argentina), 28. Tomás Soucek (Czech Republic)
- Forward: 9. Michail Antonio (Jamaica) (75′)
Substitutes:
- Lukasz Fabianski (Poland), 3. Aaron Cresswell (England), 4. Carlos Soler (Spain) (45′), 5. Vladimír Coufal (Czech Republic), 7. Crysencio Summerville (Netherlands) (76′), 15. Konstantinos Mavropanos (Greece) (45′), 17. Luis Guilherme (Brazil), 18. Danny Ings (England) (75′), 39. Andy Irving (Scotland) (90+2′)
Brentford F.C. vs West Ham First Half Summary
Brentford were lightning quick out of the blocks, scoring within the first minute of the game. Bryan Mbeumo netted after just 38 seconds, connecting with a headed pass from Fábio Carvalho, to volley home into the top right corner. The early goal stunned West Ham and set the tone for a closely fought contest.
The first half was a cagey affair, with Brentford having the only shot on target. The Bees were content to sit deep and defend their lead, while West Ham struggled to create clear-cut chances, despite a few promising attacks.
Brentford F.C. vs West Ham Half-time Score: Brentford 1-0 West Ham
Brentford F.C. vs West Ham Second Half Summary
West Ham came out with more intent after the break, pushing forward to find an equalizer. Their efforts paid off in the 54th minute when Tomás Soucek fired a left-footed shot from the center of the box, assisted by Michail Antonio, into the bottom left corner to bring the game level.
Both teams fought hard in the latter stages of the second half, but chances were at a premium. Yehor Yarmoliuk forced a save from Alphonse Areola, and Carlos Soler came close for West Ham, but neither side could find the winning goal.
Brentford F.C. vs West Ham Full-time: Brentford 1-1 West Ham
Brentford F.C. vs West Ham Stats
| Brentford F.C. vs West Ham Stats | Brentford | West Ham United |
| Possession | 57.2% | 42.8% |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 3 |
| Total Shots | 8 | 19 |
| Passes Completed | 528 | 399 |
| Tackles | 25 | 17 |
| Clearances | 20 | 37 |
| Corners | 7 | 6 |
| Fouls Conceded | 2 | 11 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
Brentford F.C. vs West Ham Timeline
- 01′ – Goal! Bryan Mbeumo puts Brentford ahead inside 38 seconds with a composed volley from a Fábio Carvalho headed assist.
- 45+1′ – Half Time: Brentford 1, West Ham United 0.
- 54′ – Goal! Tomás Soucek levels for West Ham, capitalizing on a deflected shot from Michail Antonio.
- 90+7′ – Full Time: Brentford 1, West Ham United 1.
Brentford F.C. vs West Ham Player Achievements
- Bryan Mbeumo was voted Fan’s Player of the Match after scoring Brentford’s early goal, his fifth of the season.
- Tomás Soucek salvaged a crucial point for West Ham, demonstrating his knack for finding the back of the net in crucial moments.
Brentford F.C. vs West Ham Commentary
Full-time: Brentford and West Ham United share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
90+8′ The match ends.
90+7′ Irving is shown a yellow card.
90+7′ West Ham United win a corner.
90+7′ Soler’s shot is saved.
90+7′ Wan-Bissaka wins a free-kick for West Ham United.
90+7′ Van den Berg fouls Wan-Bissaka.
90+3′ Kilman is shown a yellow card for a foul on Mbeumo.
90+3′ Mbeumo wins a free-kick for Brentford.
90+3′ Kilman fouls Mbeumo.
90+2′ Bowen is replaced by Irving.
90+1′ Brentford win a corner.
90+1′ Five minutes of added time will be played.
87′ Lewis-Potter is shown a yellow card.
86′ Lewis-Potter’s shot is saved.
85′ Carvalho is replaced by Konak.
84′ Summerville fouls Pinnock.
84′ Pinnock wins a free-kick for Brentford.
84′ Mbeumo’s header is blocked.
82′ Mavropanos is offside.
81′ West Ham United win a corner.
81′ Summerville’s shot is blocked.
79′ Mavropanos handles the ball.
78′ Mbeumo wins a free-kick for Brentford.
78′ Wan-Bissaka fouls Mbeumo.
78′ West Ham United win a corner.
76′ Paquetá is replaced by Summerville.
75′ Antonio is replaced by Ings.
72′ Brentford win a corner.
70′ Brentford win a corner.
69′ Ajer wins a free-kick for Brentford.
69′ Soucek fouls Ajer.
67′ Wan-Bissaka fouls Van den Berg.
67′ Van den Berg wins a free-kick for Brentford.
67′ Yarmoliuk is shown a yellow card for a foul on Soler.
67′ Soler wins a free-kick for West Ham United.
67′ Yarmoliuk fouls Soler.
63′ Carvalho’s shot is blocked.
62′ Antonio handles the ball.
62′ Yarmoliuk’s shot is saved.
60′ Brentford win a corner.
60′ Schade is replaced by Yarmoliuk.
56′ Antonio misses a shot over the bar.
54′ Soucek scores to equalize for West Ham United.
54′ Antonio’s shot is blocked.
52′ Play resumes after a brief stoppage for Schade’s injury.
51′ Mavropanos misses a shot.
50′ Todibo misses a header.
49′ West Ham United win a corner.
47′ Brentford win a corner.
47′ Brentford win a corner.
46′ Paquetá misses a shot.
45′ Second half begins.
46′ Kudus is replaced by Soler.
46′ Emerson is replaced by Mavropanos.
45+2′ First half ends. Brentford lead 1-0.
45+1′ Todibo misses a shot.
45+1′ One minute of added time will be played.
45′ West Ham United win a corner.
44′ Emerson misses a shot.
42′ Van den Berg misses a shot.
38′ Mbeumo’s shot is blocked.
37′ Schade wins a free-kick for Brentford.
37′ Rodríguez fouls Schade.
36′ Antonio handles the ball.
34′ Mbeumo misses a header.
32′ Antonio misses a shot.
31′ Wan-Bissaka’s shot is blocked.
30′ West Ham United win a corner.
26′ Kudus is offside.
25′ Kudus’s shot is saved.
24′ Schade is offside.
22′ Bowen misses a shot.
22′ West Ham United win a corner.
22′ Kudus’s shot is blocked.
17′ Van den Berg wins a free-kick for Brentford.
17′ Paquetá fouls Van den Berg.
14′ Emerson is shown a yellow card for a foul on Schade.
13′ Emerson fouls Schade.
13′ Schade wins a free-kick for Brentford.
10′ Rodríguez misses a shot.
8′ Brentford win a corner.
5′ Kudus misses a shot.
5′ Bowen’s shot is blocked.
5′ Bowen’s shot is blocked.
1′ Mbeumo scores to give Brentford the lead.
0′ Kick-off!
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Brentford F.C. vs West Ham Man of the Match
- Bryan Mbeumo – Not only did Mbeumo score early, but he was also a constant threat throughout the game with his pace and movement. His contribution was vital to Brentford’s attacking play.
Brentford F.C. vs West Ham Impact on the League Table
- Brentford: This result keeps Brentford in 12th place, with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses from their six games so far this season.
- West Ham: West Ham sits 14th, still searching for consistency with 1 win, 2 draws, and 3 losses.
The match ended in a well-fought 1-1 draw, with both Brentford F.C. and West Ham United having their moments of dominance. While Brentford made a blistering start with Mbeumo’s early goal, West Ham fought back resiliently to claim a point through Soucek’s equalizer. The game showcased the defensive strengths of both sides and emphasized the importance of tactical discipline in a match where chances were hard to come by. Despite sharing the spoils, the teams will feel there is still room for improvement, especially in finishing key opportunities.
FAQs:
- Who scored the goals in Brentford vs West Ham?
- Bryan Mbeumo scored for Brentford in the 1st minute, while Tomás Soucek equalized for West Ham in the 54th minute.
- What was the result of Brentford F.C. vs West Ham on 28th September 2024?
- The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
- Who was the Man of the Match in the Brentford F.C. vs West Ham match?
- Bryan Mbeumo was named the Man of the Match for his early goal and impressive performance throughout.
- How did the Brentford F.C. vs West Ham match impact the league standings?
- Brentford remained 12th, and West Ham stayed in 14th place in the Premier League table.
- Were there any key player achievements in the Brentford F.C. vs West Ham match?
- Bryan Mbeumo’s goal marked his 14th goal involvement in 15 London derby appearances.
