Brentford and Fulham played out a tense stalemate at the Brentford Community Stadium, with neither side able to break the deadlock in a gritty Premier League encounter.
The West London derby ended without a goal, as both teams struggled to convert their limited opportunities into a decisive advantage. The result leaves both sides frustrated after failing to find the net despite persistent efforts.
Entering this fixture, Brentford held seventh place in the Premier League table, aiming to solidify their position. Fulham arrived in 12th, hoping to climb the standings after a mix of recent results.
The match began with immediate intensity from both sides. Fulham midfielder Sasa Lukic received an early yellow card in just the 6th minute, signaling a physical contest from the start.
Brentford looked to control the pace through midfield, relying on Mathias Jensen to dictate play. However, the visitors remained disciplined, effectively blocking several attempts as the home side sought an opening.
The Bees managed to test the Fulham defense throughout the half, but the visitors held firm. The first period concluded with both teams locked in a tactical battle, lacking the final touch needed to score.
At the break, both managers sought adjustments to unlock the opposing defenses. The match remained finely poised, with the fans expecting a more aggressive approach in the second half.
The second half saw Brentford increase their 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 home side's efforts, Fulham's defense, led by Joachim Andersen, remained resolute. The visitors managed to absorb the pressure and occasionally threatened on the counter-attack, though they failed to register a shot on target.
Brentford dominated the shot count with nine total attempts, yet they only forced three saves from the Fulham goalkeeper. 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 the shared points. The lack of clinical finishing defined the afternoon for both squads.
This result keeps Brentford in seventh place, while Fulham stays in 12th. Both teams will now look to regroup and improve their offensive efficiency in upcoming fixtures.
