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

Dive into Coral’s 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’s Gtech Community Stadium started off cagey, with both sides probing but neither finding a breakthrough in the first half. Burnley picked up an early yellow card when H. Mejbri was booked in the 16th minute, and they made their first change on the hour mark as L. Ugochukwu replaced Mejbri. Brentford edged possession slightly, but it remained goalless until late on, with a triple substitution from Burnley at 75’ seeing J. Anthony, J. Bruun Larsen, and J. Laurent come on for L. Foster, L. Tchaouna, and Florentino respectively.

Things exploded into life in the final 10 minutes, starting with Brentford taking the lead from the spot as I. Thiago converted a penalty in the 81st minute. Burnley hit back quickly with their own penalty, Z. Flemming slotting home in the 85th to level things up, but Brentford regained the advantage almost immediately when Thiago grabbed his second with a normal goal just a minute later. The Bees sealed the 3-1 victory in stoppage time as D. Ouattara netted in the 90+2nd minute, capping off a dramatic late turnaround.

Brentford just shaded possession with 52% compared to Burnley’s 48%, which helped them control spells of the game and rack up an impressive 44 successful dribbles against Burnley’s 25, showing their edge in beating defenders and creating chances. Corners were close at 5-6 in Burnley’s favour, but the Bees made more of their opportunities, especially late on, while Burnley picked up two yellow cards – none for Brentford – which might have disrupted their rhythm without leading to any reds. Both sides converted a penalty each, and Brentford recorded one assist overall against Burnley’s zero, underlining their slightly sharper attacking play that ultimately decided the match.

Substitutions played a big role too, with Brentford using four: R. Henry replaced A. Hickey at 74’, R. Nelson came on for K. Schade at 75’, Y. Yarmolyuk took over from M. Jensen at 85’, and K. Lewis-Potter substituted for I. Thiago at 90+1’. Burnley went one further with five changes, including L. Ugochukwu for H. Mejbri at 60’, a triple switch at 75’ where J. Anthony replaced L. Foster, J. Bruun Larsen came on for L. Tchaouna, and J. Laurent took Florentino’s place, plus A. Broja replacing J. Cullen at 82’ – these moves aimed to inject energy but couldn’t prevent the late collapse.

The game turned on a frantic late spell, kicking off with Brentford’s penalty in the 81st minute, coolly taken by I. Thiago to break the deadlock after a tense, goalless 80 minutes. Burnley responded swiftly with Z. Flemming’s equalising penalty in the 85th, but Thiago struck again just a minute later with a clinical finish to put the hosts back in front. The decisive moment came in added time when D. Ouattara scored Brentford’s third in the 92nd minute, assisted by J. Henderson, sealing the win after Burnley’s yellow card to A. Tuanzebe at 77’ had already heightened the pressure.

Substitutions added to the drama, like Brentford bringing on fresh legs such as Y. Yarmolyuk for M. Jensen right after the equaliser at 85’, and Burnley’s earlier changes including a batch at 75’ to try and shift momentum. No red cards marred the contest, but those penalties and quick-fire goals in the closing stages flipped what had been a balanced affair into a convincing home victory.

Brentford lined up in a solid 4-2-3-1 formation, with the backline holding firm for most of the game and the midfield duo providing a good base for attacks. Standout partnerships included the attacking midfielders linking well with the forward line, which paid off in the late goals, while the shape allowed for effective dribbling and possession play.

Burnley set up in a 4-2-3-1, mirroring their opponents, with the defensive midfielders working hard to shield the back four despite picking up yellow cards. Key roles saw the wide players trying to stretch the game, and partnerships in attack aimed to exploit counters, though they couldn’t capitalise fully on their slight edge in corners.

I. Thiago earned Man of the Match honours with his brace in the closing stages, converting a crucial penalty in the 81st minute and following up with a sharp finish in the 86th to turn the game Brentford’s way. His impact was massive, stepping up when it mattered most without any assist needed for his goals, and even though he was substituted off in stoppage time for K. Lewis-Potter, his double strike was the difference in a tight contest.

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 can take confidence from this late comeback win, boosting their form as they push for a stronger position in the table. They’ll aim to carry that momentum into their next fixture against Arsenal, looking to build on the attacking flair shown here.

Burnley will be gutted by the late collapse after fighting back to equalise, which might dent their recent efforts. Their next match against Crystal Palace offers a chance to bounce back and tighten up defensively to avoid similar slip-ups.

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