
Premier League
11:30 a.mApril 18, 2026
Regular season – 33
Brentford Community Stadium
Referee: Paul Tierney, England


Brentford


Fulham
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0.92
Expected Goals (xG)
0.38
Passing by
244 (80%)
Accurate passes
328 (83%)
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1
G
Kevin Kelleher
6.7
23
d
Keane Lewis-Potter
6.9
22
d
Nathan Collins (C)
6.3
4
d
Sepp van den Berg
7.2
33
d
Michael Kayode
6.9
8
m
Mathias Jensen
7.2
18
m
Yehor Yarmolyuk
6.6
7
m
Kevin Dany
7.3
24
m
Mikkel Damsgaard
6.6
19
m
Dango Ouattara
6.7
9
F
Igor Thiago
6.6
Substitutes
12
G
Hákon Rafn Valdimarsson
2
d
Aaron Hickey
5
d
Ethan Pinnock
20
d
Kristoffer Ajer
50
d
Joshua Stephenson
11
F
Reiss Nelson
48
m
Luka Bentt
49
d
Ollie Shield
45
m
Romelle Donovan
1
G
Bernd Leno
6.6
30
d
Ryan Sessegnon
6.2
3
d
Calvin Bassey
6.7
5
d
Joachim Andersen
6.9
21
d
Timothy Castagne
6.9
10
m
Tom Cairney (C)
7.2
m
Now Lukic
17
m
Alex Iwobi
6.6
32
m
Emile Smith Rowe
6.3
8
m
Harry Wilson
6.5
9
F
Rodrigo Muniz
6.3

Premier League Ranking – Premier League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Relegation – Championship
Brentford and Fulham were locked in a tense stalemate at the Brentford Community Stadium, with neither side able to break the deadlock in a Premier League clash.
The West London derby ended goalless as both teams struggled to convert their few chances into decisive advantage. The result leaves both teams frustrated after failing to find the net despite persistent efforts.
Going into this match, Brentford were in seventh place in the Premier League table, with the aim of consolidating their position. Fulham arrived in 12th place, hoping to climb the table after a mix of recent results.
The game started with immediate intensity from both sides. Fulham midfielder Sasa Lukic was shown an early yellow card in just the 6th minute, signaling a physical game from the start.
Brentford looked to control the pace in midfield, relying on Mathias Jensen to dictate play. However, the visitors remained disciplined, effectively blocking several attempts as the home side searched for an opening.
The Bees managed to test Fulham’s defense throughout the half, but the visitors held firm. The first period concluded with both teams locked in a tactical battle, without the final touch needed to score.
At the break, the two coaches looked for adjustments to unlock opposing defenses. The game remained well balanced, and the fans expected a more aggressive approach in the second half.
In the second half, Brentford increased the pressure, with Kevin Schade becoming a focal point of their attack. Schade created three key chances, constantly probing the Fulham backline for space.
Despite the efforts of the home side, Fulham’s defence, led by Joachim Andersen, remained resolute. The visitors managed to soak up the pressure and occasionally threatened on the counter-attack, although they were unable to get a shot on target.
Brentford dominated the shot count with nine attempts in total but forced just three saves from the Fulham keeper. The visitors, meanwhile, struggled to create clear-cut chances, finishing with an Expected Goals (xG) figure of just 0.38 compared to Brentford’s 0.92.
As the final whistle approached, both teams seemed to accept shared points. The lack of clinical finishing marked the afternoon for both teams.
This result keeps Brentford in seventh place, while Fulham remain in 12th. Both teams will now look to regroup and improve their offensive efficiency in the upcoming matches.

