Brentford 3-1 Burnley: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Brentford 3-1 Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday, 29 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

The match at Brentford remained goalless for much of the contest, with both sides probing but failing to break the deadlock until late on. Burnley picked up an early yellow card when H. Mejbri was booked in the 16th minute, and they made their first substitution on the hour mark as L. Ugochukwu replaced Mejbri. Brentford edged possession slightly at 52%, but it was a tight affair until the final stages.

Brentford broke through in the 81st minute when I. Thiago scored from the penalty spot, but Burnley equalised quickly with Z. Flemming’s penalty in the 85th. Thiago then restored Brentford’s lead just a minute later with a normal goal in the 86th, and D. Ouattara sealed the win with an injury-time strike in the 90+2nd minute, assisted by J. Henderson. Substitutions flowed in the closing stages, with Brentford making changes at 74’, 75’, 85’, and 90+1’, while Burnley adjusted at 75’ and 82’, but it was the hosts who capitalised decisively.

Brentford held a slim possession edge at 52% to Burnley’s 48%, which allowed them to dictate the tempo marginally, though Burnley’s six corners to Brentford’s five suggested they posed threats from set pieces. The hosts dominated successful dribbles with 44 compared to Burnley’s 25, helping them create more dynamic attacking opportunities that paid off late in the game. Both sides converted their single penalty attempts, but Brentford’s one assist contrasted with Burnley’s zero, underlining a slight edge in creativity that contributed to their two additional goals.

Discipline favoured Brentford with zero yellow cards against Burnley’s two, avoiding any disruptions, while neither team saw reds. Brentford used four substitutions—R. Henry on for A. Hickey at 74’, R. Nelson on for K. Schade at 75’, Y. Yarmolyuk on for M. Jensen at 85’, and K. Lewis-Potter on for I. Thiago at 90+1’—which helped maintain momentum, whereas Burnley’s five changes—L. Ugochukwu on for H. Mejbri at 60’, J. Anthony on for L. Foster at 75’, J. Bruun Larsen on for L. Tchaouna at 75’, J. Laurent on for Florentino at 75’, and A. Broja on for J. Cullen at 82’—couldn’t turn the tide despite the numbers.

The game’s turning point arrived in the 81st minute when Brentford’s I. Thiago converted a penalty to open the scoring, only for Burnley’s Z. Flemming to respond with his own spot-kick four minutes later. Thiago struck again almost immediately in the 86th with a normal goal, shifting momentum firmly to the hosts. D. Ouattara’s 90+2nd-minute goal, assisted by J. Henderson, proved decisive in securing the 3-1 victory, while Burnley’s yellow cards to H. Mejbri early on and A. Tuanzebe at 77’ added to their challenges without leading to further sanctions.

Impact substitutions played a role, particularly Brentford’s late changes that kept their attack fresh, but it was the quick succession of goals around the 85th minute that defined the match’s frantic conclusion.

Brentford lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with a solid defensive base allowing their attacking midfielders to push forward effectively. I. Thiago proved pivotal in the forward line, forming a dangerous partnership with the wide players to exploit spaces late in the game.

Burnley deployed a 4-2-3-1 shape, relying on midfield control to build attacks, though their defensive partnerships were tested by Brentford’s dribbling prowess. Z. Flemming stood out in the attacking third, converting their penalty to briefly level the scores.

I. Thiago earned Man of the Match honours for Brentford with his brace, including a crucial penalty in the 81st minute and a swift follow-up goal in the 86th, turning the game in the hosts’ favour despite being substituted late at 90+1’ for K. Lewis-Potter.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Win: 3-1 vs Burnley (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Newcastle United (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Crystal Palace (A)
• Win: 3-2 vs Liverpool (H)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Loss: 1-3 vs Brentford (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Chelsea (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs West Ham United (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Arsenal (H)
• Win: 3-2 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (A)

Brentford will look to build on this late comeback win as they push for consistency in the league, with their next fixture offering a chance to maintain momentum against upcoming opposition.

Burnley face the task of bouncing back from this defeat, where defensive lapses cost them dearly, as they prepare for their next match in the campaign.

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