Brentford will look to build on an unbeaten start to the season when they host Sunderland at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday.
Keith Andrews’s side sit in the Premier League’s top five after four points from their opening two matches. Andrews has praised the “astuteness” of Brentford’s summer transfer business, and a top-five start suggests his new-look squad is settling quickly. The visit of a well-organised Sunderland side, though, represents a different kind of test to the Bees’ opening two fixtures.
Brentford team news
Antoni Milambo, Sepp van den Berg, Mathias Jensen and Josh Dasilva all remain unavailable through injury, with Andrews confirming Jensen’s “little issue” could rule him out beyond this weekend too. There is no fresh fitness concern beyond that quartet heading into Saturday.
New signing El Hadji Malick Diouf was an unused substitute in the draw at Leeds and looks likely to remain among the substitutes again, with Keane Lewis-Potter retaining his place at left-back after setting up Kevin Schade’s goal at Elland Road.
Igor Thiago continues to lead the line despite seven shots without a goal this season, and Andrews may again turn to Dango Ouattara ahead of Jaidon Anthony on the right, having made that change during the second half against Leeds.
Brentford predicted lineup
Brentford possible starting XI (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Kayode, Ajer, Collins, Lewis-Potter; Janelt, Sangare; Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League match kicks off at 15:00 on Saturday, 5 September 2026.
How to watch Brentford vs Sunderland?
The match falls under the traditional 3pm Saturday blackout and has not been selected for live television coverage in the UK.
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