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The rest of Matchweek 3
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Head to head
In their 5 most recent meetings on record, Brentford lead 2-1, with 2 draws.
Match officials
Referee
The referee was Tom Bramall. Yellow cards: Brentford 3, Sunderland 2. No red cards.
VAR
VAR overturns recorded by the data feed in this game:
- Goal ruled out after VAR review: Sunderland, Daniel Ballard, 9'.
The feed records that VAR intervened and what changed; it does not say whether a decision was right. Only the Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel and Pro Ref publish verdicts on that.
The Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel published 2 verdicts on this game (16 September 2026):
- Goal awarded. Danso (SUN) in an offside position, line of vision (06:22). On-field decision: incorrect, Danso offside and impacting (0:5); VAR overturned the on-field decision, which the panel found correct, factual offside (5:0).
- Penalty awarded. Challenge by Lewis-Potter (BRE) on Isidor (SUN) (79:02). On-field decision: correct (4:1); no VAR intervention, which the panel found correct (4:1).
Votes are written as the Premier League prints them. The first figure is the number of panellists who judged the decision correct and the second is the number who judged it incorrect. The full wording, with the panel's commentary →
Every VAR overturn this season: Brentford and Sunderland. All the Matchweek 3 officials, and who is refereeing the next round.
Where to watch
On TV
The game has been played. The result and how it unfolded are in the match centre above. Premier League highlights are on Match of the Day on the BBC.
Tickets and hospitality
Tickets
Tickets are sold by Brentford, and around 1,600 Sunderland fans are housed in the East Stand corner. Away tickets usually go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Brentford v Sunderland hospitality
Matchday hospitality for this game means a premium seat plus dining or lounge access at Gtech Community Stadium, booked directly with Brentford's official hospitality team at their hospitality site. Our Brentford hospitality guide covers the lounges at Gtech Community Stadium and how booking works. Packages and prices vary by fixture and sit on the club's own pages; big games sell out early, so book ahead. It is the official route only; hospitality bought from resellers can be refused entry.
We never sell or resell tickets. Prices, availability and kick-off can move, so confirm on Brentford's official pages before booking.
Getting to Gtech Community Stadium
Gtech Community Stadium is in London. For the full travel rundown, the nearest stations, driving, parking and the away end, see the Brentford away-day guide, all checked against the club's own pages.
Follow both clubs
Brentford came into this game having drawn 1-1 with Leeds United. Sunderland came into this game having beaten Fulham 1-0. Each club hub has their full fixtures and results, the live table, squad and news through the season.
The reverse fixture at Stadium of Light: Sunderland v Brentford →
Common questions
What was the score?
Brentford and Sunderland drew 1-1. The full timeline and both line-ups are in the match centre on this page.
When did Brentford and Sunderland last meet?
5 Sept 2026: Brentford 1–1 Sunderland (Premier League). The full head-to-head is above.
Travel details checked against official club sources, August 2026.