FA Cup
7:30 p.mMarch 9, 2026
Round of 16
London Stadium
Referee: Andy Madley, England
West Ham
Brentford
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Expected Goals (xG)
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Passing by
435 (80%)
Accurate passes
426 (82%)
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23
G
Alfonso Areola
6.9
30
d
Oliver Scarles
7.2
4
d
Axel Disasi
6.7
15
d
Konstantinos Mavropanos
6.9
2
d
Kyle Walker-Peters
6.5
55
m
Mohamadou Kante
7.2
m
Tomas Soucek
89′ Roughing
17
m
Adama Traore
7.3
18
m
Matthew Fernandes
8.3
m
Jarrod Bowen (C)
19′
34′
19
F
Pau Felipe
6.3
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Nuno Espirito Santo
1
G
Kevin Kelleher
7.7
23
d
Keane Lewis-Potter
6.7
d
Nathan Collins (C)
28′
20
d
Kristoffer Ajer
6.2
33
d
Michael Kayode
7.2
18
m
Yehor Yarmolyuk
7.2
6
m
Jordan Henderson
6.6
7
m
Kevin Dany
6.7
24
m
Mikkel Damsgaard
6.3
19
m
Dango Ouattara
7.2
F
Igor Thiago
28′
81′
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West Ham claimed a dramatic FA Cup victory over Brentford after an enthralling 2-2 draw went to a penalty shoot-out at the London Stadium. Konstantinos Mavropanos scored the decisive spot-kick to put the Hammers through.
West Ham advanced to the FA Cup after a thrilling draw against Brentford at the London Stadium. The Hammers secured a dramatic 5-4 win on penalties, following a 2-2 draw after 120 minutes of enthralling football.
The two London rivals went into this FA Cup encounter aiming for a deep run in the prestigious competition. West Ham looked to capitalize on their home advantage. Brentford, meanwhile, were looking to overcome their opponents and progress to the next round.
West Ham started with intent, and Jarrod Bowen put them ahead in the 19th minute. Bowen deftly guided a well-placed finish past Brentford goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher. The first goal electrified the home crowd at the London Stadium.
Brentford responded quickly, going ahead to equalise. Igor Thiago leveled the score in the 28th minute. He smashed home a Nathan Collins assist, silencing the West Ham faithful.
The back-and-forth action continued at a brisk pace. Just six minutes later, West Ham won a penalty. Bowen stepped forward with confidence and converted the shot in the 34th minute, restoring West Ham’s narrow lead before the break.
The exciting first half, with three goals, promised more drama. Brentford needed to find another draw to stay in the competition. West Ham, meanwhile, sought to consolidate their lead and control the tempo.
The second half saw both teams battle fiercely for midfield control. West Ham made changes, with Adama Traoré and Oliver Scarles entering the fray after the break. Brentford’s Yehor Yarmolyuk also joined the action in the 63rd minute.
As time wound down, Brentford stepped up their pressure, looking for a late goal. His persistence paid off in the 81st minute. Igor Thiago again found the net from the penalty spot to make it 2-2.
The tie forced the game into overtime, prolonging the tension. Despite numerous substitutions and tired legs, neither team could find a winning goal. The intense cup tie concluded with a tense penalty shoot-out.
The match statistics reflected the close nature of the game. West Ham registered 18 shots in total, with 5 on target. Brentford managed a total of 17 shots, and 6 found the target. West Ham dominated possession with 51%, showing a well-balanced game.
West Ham emerged victorious from the shootout, converting all five of their penalties. Konstantinos Mavropanos sealed victory after Brentford’s Dango Ouattara missed his effort. The Hammers now progress deeper into the FA Cup.
