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: J. Brooks

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Brentford

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Arsenal

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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	38	26	7	5	71-27	44	85	W 25 April: Arsenal 1 - 0 Newcastle W 02 May: Arsenal 3 - 0 Fulham W 10 May: West Ham 0 - 1 Arsenal W 18 May: Arsenal 1 - 0 Burnley W 24 May: Crystal Palace 1 - 2 Arsenal
2	Manchester City	38	23	9	6	77-35	42	78	D 04 May: Everton 3 - 3 Manchester City W 09 May: Manchester City 3 - 0 Brentford W 13 May: Manchester City 3 - 0 Crystal Palace D 19 May: Bournemouth 1 - 1 Manchester City L 24 May: Manchester City 1 - 2 Aston Villa
3	Manchester United	38	20	11	7	69-50	19	71	W 27 April: Manchester United 2 - 1 Brentford W 03 May: Manchester United 3 - 2 Liverpool D 09 May: Sunderland 0 - 0 Manchester United W 17 May: Manchester United 3 - 2 Nottingham Forest W 24 May: Brighton 0 - 3 Manchester United
4	Aston Villa	38	19	8	11	56-49	7	65	L 25 April: Fulham 1 - 0 Aston Villa L 03 May: Aston Villa 1 - 2 Tottenham D 10 May: Burnley 2 - 2 Aston Villa W 15 May: Aston Villa 4 - 2 Liverpool W 24 May: Manchester City 1 - 2 Aston Villa
5	Liverpool	38	17	9	12	63-53	10	60	W 25 April: Liverpool 3 - 1 Crystal Palace L 03 May: Manchester United 3 - 2 Liverpool D 09 May: Liverpool 1 - 1 Chelsea L 15 May: Aston Villa 4 - 2 Liverpool D 24 May: Liverpool 1 - 1 Brentford
6	Bournemouth	38	13	18	7	58-54	4	57	D 22 April: Bournemouth 2 - 2 Leeds W 03 May: Bournemouth 3 - 0 Crystal Palace W 09 May: Fulham 0 - 1 Bournemouth D 19 May: Bournemouth 1 - 1 Manchester City D 24 May: Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Bournemouth
7	Sunderland	38	14	12	12	42-48	-6	54	L 24 April: Sunderland 0 - 5 Nottingham Forest D 02 May: Wolves 1 - 1 Sunderland D 09 May: Sunderland 0 - 0 Manchester United W 17 May: Everton 1 - 3 Sunderland W 24 May: Sunderland 2 - 1 Chelsea
8	Brighton	38	14	11	13	52-46	6	53	W 21 April: Brighton 3 - 0 Chelsea L 02 May: Newcastle 3 - 1 Brighton W 09 May: Brighton 3 - 0 Wolves L 17 May: Leeds 1 - 0 Brighton L 24 May: Brighton 0 - 3 Manchester United
9	Brentford	38	14	11	13	55-52	3	53	L 27 April: Manchester United 2 - 1 Brentford W 02 May: Brentford 3 - 0 West Ham L 09 May: Manchester City 3 - 0 Brentford D 17 May: Brentford 2 - 2 Crystal Palace D 24 May: Liverpool 1 - 1 Brentford
10	Chelsea	38	14	10	14	58-52	6	52	L 21 April: Brighton 3 - 0 Chelsea L 04 May: Chelsea 1 - 3 Nottingham Forest D 09 May: Liverpool 1 - 1 Chelsea W 19 May: Chelsea 2 - 1 Tottenham L 24 May: Sunderland 2 - 1 Chelsea
11	Fulham	38	15	7	16	47-51	-4	52	W 25 April: Fulham 1 - 0 Aston Villa L 02 May: Arsenal 3 - 0 Fulham L 09 May: Fulham 0 - 1 Bournemouth D 17 May: Wolves 1 - 1 Fulham W 24 May: Fulham 2 - 0 Newcastle
12	Newcastle	38	14	7	17	53-55	-2	49	L 25 April: Arsenal 1 - 0 Newcastle W 02 May: Newcastle 3 - 1 Brighton D 10 May: Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Newcastle W 17 May: Newcastle 3 - 1 West Ham L 24 May: Fulham 2 - 0 Newcastle
13	Everton	38	13	10	15	47-50	-3	49	L 25 April: West Ham 2 - 1 Everton D 04 May: Everton 3 - 3 Manchester City D 10 May: Crystal Palace 2 - 2 Everton L 17 May: Everton 1 - 3 Sunderland L 24 May: Tottenham 1 - 0 Everton
14	Leeds	38	11	14	13	49-56	-7	47	D 22 April: Bournemouth 2 - 2 Leeds W 01 May: Leeds 3 - 1 Burnley D 11 May: Tottenham 1 - 1 Leeds W 17 May: Leeds 1 - 0 Brighton L 24 May: West Ham 3 - 0 Leeds
15	Crystal Palace	38	11	12	15	41-51	-10	45	L 03 May: Bournemouth 3 - 0 Crystal Palace D 10 May: Crystal Palace 2 - 2 Everton L 13 May: Manchester City 3 - 0 Crystal Palace D 17 May: Brentford 2 - 2 Crystal Palace L 24 May: Crystal Palace 1 - 2 Arsenal
16	Nottingham Forest	38	11	11	16	48-51	-3	44	W 24 April: Sunderland 0 - 5 Nottingham Forest W 04 May: Chelsea 1 - 3 Nottingham Forest D 10 May: Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Newcastle L 17 May: Manchester United 3 - 2 Nottingham Forest D 24 May: Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Bournemouth
17	Tottenham	38	10	11	17	48-57	-9	41	W 25 April: Wolves 0 - 1 Tottenham W 03 May: Aston Villa 1 - 2 Tottenham D 11 May: Tottenham 1 - 1 Leeds L 19 May: Chelsea 2 - 1 Tottenham W 24 May: Tottenham 1 - 0 Everton
18	West Ham	38	10	9	19	46-65	-19	39	W 25 April: West Ham 2 - 1 Everton L 02 May: Brentford 3 - 0 West Ham L 10 May: West Ham 0 - 1 Arsenal L 17 May: Newcastle 3 - 1 West Ham W 24 May: West Ham 3 - 0 Leeds
19	Burnley	38	4	10	24	38-75	-37	22	L 22 April: Burnley 0 - 1 Manchester City L 01 May: Leeds 3 - 1 Burnley D 10 May: Burnley 2 - 2 Aston Villa L 18 May: Arsenal 1 - 0 Burnley D 24 May: Burnley 1 - 1 Wolves
20	Wolves	38	3	11	24	27-68	-41	20	L 25 April: Wolves 0 - 1 Tottenham D 02 May: Wolves 1 - 1 Sunderland L 09 May: Brighton 3 - 0 Wolves D 17 May: Wolves 1 - 1 Fulham D 24 May: Burnley 1 - 1 Wolves

Qualification/Relegation

• Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
• Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
• Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
• 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.