Brentford host Sunderland in clash of in-form sides
Brentford take on Sunderland in the Premier League on 5 September, with both sides arriving in strong recent form. The Bees have won four of their last five matches, losing none, while the visitors have matched that tally with four wins in their own five, their sole blemish a defeat along the way.
Recent history favours neither side outright
The two clubs have met four times across recent seasons, with honours shared. Brentford's most recent win came in January 2026, a 3-0 victory at home, but Sunderland responded by winning the previous meeting 2-1 in August 2025. Further back, in the Championship, Brentford won 2-0 away in February 2018 after the sides had drawn 3-3 in October 2017.
With both teams having won two of the last four head-to-head fixtures, there is little to separate them historically heading into this latest instalment at Brentford Community Stadium.