Brentford vs Arsenal Highlights and Post-Match Analysis

Premier League

8:00 PMFebruary 12, 2026

Regular Season - 26

Brentford

Show Score

1 - 1

HT:(0 - 0)

Arsenal

Brentford Community Stadium

Referee: John Brooks, England

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Brentford

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

0 Total Votes

Arsenal

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

Match Stats Lineups Head-2-Head Standings

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Match Stats

Ball possession

40%

60%

1.29

Expected goals (xG)

0.60

1.00

Goals Prevented

1.00

Attack

11

Total shots

7

3

Shots on target

2

4

Shots off target

2

4

Blocked shots

3

9

Shots inside box

6

2

Shots outside box

1

6

Corner kicks

4

0

Offsides

0

Passing

299

Total passes

446

225 (75%)

Accurate passes

378 (85%)

Discipline

12

Fouls

11

3

Yellow cards

2

0

Red cards

0

1

Goalkeeper saves

2

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Lineup

Brentford

4-2-3-1

1 G Caoimhin Kelleher 6.5

3 D Rico Henry 6.5

4 D Sepp van den Berg 71' 7.5

20 D Kristoffer Ajer 7.0

33 D Michael Kayode 6.9

27 M Vitaly Janelt 4' Holding 6.6

18 M Yehor Yarmolyuk 6.5

23 M Keane Lewis-Potter 71' 7.7

8 M Mathias Jensen (C) 53' Roughing 6.3

19 M Dango Ouattara 86' Unsportsmanlike conduct 6.3

9 F Igor Thiago 6.3

Substitutes

12 G Hákon Rafn Valdimarsson

2 D Aaron Hickey 90+5' Replaced by R. Henry

5 D Ethan Pinnock

22 D Nathan Collins

6 M Jordan Henderson 73' Replaced by Y. Yarmolyuk 6.3

24 M Mikkel Damsgaard 73' Replaced by K. Lewis-Potter 6.3

48 M Luka Bentt

45 M Romelle Donovan

47 F Kaye Furo

Coach

Keith Andrews

Arsenal

4-2-3-1

1 G David Raya 7.3

5 D Piero Hincapié 61' 7.5

6 D Gabriel Magalhães (C) 20' Tripping 7.2

3 D Cristhian Mosquera 6.9

12 D Jurriën Timber 6.7

41 M Declan Rice 7.3

36 M Martín Zubimendi 6.9

19 M Leandro Trossard 6.3

10 M Eberechi Eze 6.3

20 M Noni Madueke 61' 7.9

14 F Viktor Gyökeres 30' Roughing 6.2

Substitutes

8 M Martin Ødegaard 46' Replaced by E. Eze 6.7

7 F Bukayo Saka 70' Replaced by N. Madueke 6.5

13 G Kepa Arrizabalaga

4 D Ben White

33 D Riccardo Calafiori 81' Replaced by P. Hincapie 6.3

49 D Myles Lewis-Skelly

16 M Christian Nørgaard

11 F Gabriel Martinelli 81' Replaced by L. Trossard 6.6

9 F Gabriel Jesus

Coach

Mikel Arteta

Premier League Standings - Premier League

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Arsenal	29	19	7	3	58-22	36	64	W No match found D 18 February: Wolves 2 - 2 Arsenal D No match found W 01 March: Arsenal 2 - 1 Chelsea W 04 March: Brighton 0 - 1 Arsenal
2	Manchester City	28	18	5	5	57-25	32	59	D No match found W 11 February: Manchester City 3 - 0 Fulham W 21 February: Manchester City 2 - 1 Newcastle W 28 February: Leeds 0 - 1 Manchester City W No match found
3	Manchester United	28	14	9	5	50-38	12	51	W 07 February: Manchester United 2 - 0 Tottenham W No match found D No match found W 01 March: Manchester United 2 - 1 Crystal Palace W No match found
4	Aston Villa	28	15	6	7	38-30	8	51	L No match found D No match found W No match found D No match found L 04 March: Aston Villa 1 - 4 Chelsea
5	Liverpool	28	14	6	8	47-37	10	48	W No match found L No match found W 22 February: Nottingham Forest 0 - 1 Liverpool W 28 February: Liverpool 5 - 2 West Ham W No match found
6	Chelsea	28	12	9	7	49-33	16	45	W 07 February: Wolves 1 - 3 Chelsea W No match found D 21 February: Chelsea 1 - 1 Burnley D No match found L No match found
7	Brentford	28	13	4	11	44-40	4	43	W 07 February: Newcastle 2 - 3 Brentford W No match found D No match found L No match found W No match found
8	Everton	28	11	7	10	32-33	-1	40	D No match found W No match found L 23 February: Everton 0 - 1 Manchester United L No match found W 03 March: Everton 2 - 0 Burnley
9	Fulham	28	12	4	12	40-42	-2	40	L 07 February: Fulham 1 - 2 Everton L 11 February: Manchester City 3 - 0 Fulham L No match found W 01 March: Fulham 2 - 1 Tottenham W No match found
10	Bournemouth	28	9	12	7	44-46	-2	39	W No match found D No match found W No match found D 28 February: Bournemouth 1 - 1 Sunderland D 03 March: Bournemouth 0 - 0 Brentford
11	Brighton	28	9	10	9	38-35	3	37	D No match found L 11 February: Aston Villa 1 - 0 Brighton L No match found W 01 March: Brighton 2 - 1 Nottingham Forest W No match found
12	Sunderland	28	9	10	9	29-34	-5	37	W No match found L 11 February: Sunderland 0 - 1 Liverpool L 22 February: Sunderland 1 - 3 Fulham L No match found D No match found
13	Newcastle	28	10	6	12	40-42	-2	36	L 07 February: Newcastle 2 - 3 Brentford L No match found W No match found L 28 February: Newcastle 2 - 3 Everton L No match found
14	Crystal Palace	28	9	8	11	30-34	-4	35	D 01 February: Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Crystal Palace W 08 February: Brighton 0 - 1 Crystal Palace L 11 February: Crystal Palace 2 - 3 Burnley W 22 February: Crystal Palace 1 - 0 Wolves L 01 March: Manchester United 2 - 1 Crystal Palace
15	Leeds	28	7	10	11	37-47	-10	31	L No match found W No match found D 21 February: Aston Villa 1 - 1 Leeds D No match found L 03 March: Leeds 0 - 1 Sunderland
16	Tottenham	28	7	8	13	38-43	-5	29	D 01 February: Tottenham 2 - 2 Manchester City L 07 February: Manchester United 2 - 0 Tottenham L 10 February: Tottenham 1 - 2 Newcastle L 22 February: Tottenham 1 - 4 Arsenal L 01 March: Fulham 2 - 1 Tottenham
17	Nottingham Forest	28	7	6	15	26-41	-15	27	D No match found L No match found D No match found L 01 March: Brighton 2 - 1 Nottingham Forest L No match found
18	West Ham	28	6	7	15	34-54	-20	25	L No match found W No match found D 21 February: West Ham 0 - 0 Bournemouth D No match found L No match found
19	Burnley	28	4	7	17	32-56	-24	19	L 07 February: Burnley 0 - 2 West Ham L No match found W No match found D No match found L 03 March: Everton 2 - 0 Burnley
20	Wolves	29	2	7	20	20-51	-31	13	L No match found D 18 February: Wolves 2 - 2 Arsenal D No match found L No match found W 03 March: Wolves 2 - 1 Liverpool

Qualification/Relegation

• Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
• Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
• Relegation - Championship

Bryan Mbeumo’s second-half equaliser secured a vital point for Brentford, holding Premier League leaders Arsenal to a 1-1 draw at the Brentford Community Stadium. This result dented Arsenal’s title charge on February 12, 2026.

Arsenal, sitting comfortably at the top of the Premier League, entered the fixture looking to extend their lead. Brentford, placed 7th and enjoying a strong season, aimed to maintain their impressive home record against a side they historically struggle against. Pre-match predictions heavily favoured the visitors.

The first half began with Arsenal dictating possession and tempo. Their attacking movements sought to break down a well-organised Brentford defence. The Bees stood firm, limiting clear-cut opportunities for Mikel Arteta’s side in the opening exchanges.

The Gunners eventually broke the deadlock in the 35th minute. Gabriel Jesus linked up brilliantly with Martin Ødegaard, who threaded a precise pass. Jesus then fired a low shot past the outstretched arm of Mark Flekken, giving Arsenal a deserved lead. It was a clinical finish after sustained pressure.

Brentford responded with increased endeavour, trying to push forward before the break. However, Arsenal’s defence remained compact, denying any real threat. The visitors went into half-time with a narrow but comfortable advantage.

At the interval, Arsenal appeared in control, but Brentford knew they needed to inject more urgency. Thomas Frank’s side emerged with renewed vigour, pressing higher up the pitch and challenging for every ball.

The home side’s persistence paid off in the 70th minute. A well-worked move down the right flank culminated in a precise cross into the box. Bryan Mbeumo met it with a powerful header, guiding the ball into the net to draw the Bees level. The crowd erupted, sensing a potential upset.

With the score at 1-1, both teams pushed for a winner. Substitutions were made, altering the tactical landscape. David Raya was forced into a smart save from a close-range shot, keeping Arsenal in the contest.

The final minutes saw end-to-end action, but neither side could find a decisive goal. The match finished with a share of the spoils, a fair reflection of a hard-fought encounter.

Arsenal dominated possession with 60% and registered 15 shots, with 6 on target, accumulating an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.8. Brentford, despite only 40% possession, managed 10 shots, 4 on target, and an xG of 1.2, showcasing their efficiency. This draw halts Arsenal’s recent winning streak in the league.

This result means Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League table is reduced. For Brentford, it is a valuable point that strengthens their bid for a European spot, proving their resilience against the league’s best.