Brentford FC vs AFC Bournemouth: the preview
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Premier League 2026/27 · Matchday 30
Brentford FC arrives at the Vitality Stadium holding a superior historical record, having secured victory in five of the seven previous meetings between these two sides. While AFC Bournemouth seeks its first Premier League win of the season following three consecutive draws, the visitors look to maintain their unbeaten start to the campaign and build upon their current fifth-place standing.
Key facts
- AFC Bournemouth have not beaten Brentford FC in 7 games.
- AFC Bournemouth are winless in 4 games in the competition.
- Brentford FC are unbeaten in 4 games in the competition.
- Kevin Schade scored 3 of Brentford FC's 7 goals in the competition.
Current form
How each side arrives and where they stand.
Recent form
AFC Bournemouth
Brentford FC
15° with 3 points 0W · 3D · 1L · 6:7
6° with 6 points 1W · 3D · 0L · 7:4
Averages 1.83 goals for and 1.5 goals against per match
Averages 3.33 goals for and 0.83 goals against per match
| D | Brentford FC | 2-2 |
| D | @ Newcastle United FC | 2-2 |
| D | Everton FC | 1-1 |
| L | @ Manchester City FC | 1-2 |
| W | Lincoln CityEFL Cup | 4-0 |
| D | @ AFC Bournemouth | 2-2 |
| D | Sunderland AFC | 1-1 |
| D | @ Leeds United FC | 1-1 |
| W | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 3-0 |
| W | @ Birmingham CityEFL Cup | 6-1 |
Where they stand Group A
| Team | MP | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 4 | +7 | 12 |
| 2 | Manchester City FC | 3 | +5 | 9 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 4 | +3 | 8 |
| 4 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 4 | +8 | 7 |
| 5 | Chelsea FC | 4 | +1 | 7 |
| 6 | Brentford FC | 4 | +3 | 6 |
| 7 | Liverpool FC | 4 | +2 | 6 |
| 8 | Everton FC | 4 | +2 | 6 |
| 9 | Ipswich Town FC | 4 | -3 | 6 |
| 10 | Newcastle United FC | 3 | +2 | 5 |
| 11 | Leeds United FC | 3 | +1 | 5 |
| 12 | Nottingham Forest FC | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 13 | Manchester United FC | 3 | +1 | 4 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 4 | -2 | 4 |
| 15 | AFC Bournemouth | 4 | -1 | 3 |
| 16 | Crystal Palace FC | 4 | -5 | 3 |
| 17 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 4 | -5 | 2 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 4 | -3 | 1 |
| 19 | Aston Villa FC | 4 | -6 | 1 |
| 20 | Coventry City FC | 4 | -10 | 0 |
How they play
Average of the most recent matches with stats available (4 and 4 respectively).
The difference-makers
Who scores, when they score and who starts.
Who scores the goals
AFC Bournemouth
| Marcus Tavernier | 3 | goals | 0 | ast. |
| Alex Scott | 1 | goal | ||
| Justin Kluivert | 1 | goal |
Brentford FC
| Kevin Schade | 3 | goals | 0 | ast. |
| Vitaly Janelt | 2 | goals | 0 | ast. |
| Keane Lewis-Potter | 1 | goal | ||
| Michael Kayode | 1 | goal |
AFC Bournemouth. Marcus Tavernier remains the primary offensive threat for the hosts. With three goals in his three league appearances, he has accounted for half of the team's total scoring output this season and currently leads their attacking production.
Brentford FC. Brentford FC relies on a distributed attacking threat to sustain its unbeaten start. With Schade and Janelt combining for five goals, the squad has managed to find the net consistently despite a modest average of under four shots on target per match.
When they score
AFC Bournemouth 5 goals
Brentford FC 7 goals
AFC Bournemouth exhibits a strong tendency to score before halftime, with four of their five league goals occurring in the opening 45 minutes. Conversely, Brentford FC demonstrates high efficiency during the hour mark, netting six of seven goals.
Head to head
What happened every time they met.
The head-to-head data reflects a lopsided series, as AFC Bournemouth has failed to record a single win against their visitors. Brentford FC maintains a consistent edge in scoring frequency, having netted more than double the goals conceded in this particular matchup.
Head-to-head record
Who scored in these meetings
Kevin Schade and Yoane Wissa have proven to be the primary threats against the Bournemouth defense, combining for nine goals in previous meetings. The fixture has been physically demanding, yielding 32 yellow cards and one red across their last seven encounters.
| Matchday | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 12/9/26 | AFC Bournemouth 2-2 Brentford FC | Premier League 2026/27 |
| 3/3/26 | AFC Bournemouth 0-0 Brentford FC | Premier League |
| 27/12/25 | Brentford FC 4-1 AFC Bournemouth | Premier League |
| 26/8/25 | AFC Bournemouth 0-2 Brentford FC | EFL Cup |
| 15/3/25 | AFC Bournemouth 1-2 Brentford FC | Premier League |
| 9/11/24 | Brentford FC 3-2 AFC Bournemouth | Premier League |
| 11/5/24 | AFC Bournemouth 1-2 Brentford FC | Premier League |
Text updated on Saturday, September 12