What was the final score of Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur?

Brentford 3-0 Tottenham Hotspur — Brentford won.

What time is Brentford vs Tottenham kick-off in GW1?

Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur kicks off at 17:30 BST on Saturday 22 August 2026 at the Gtech Community Stadium in west London. It is broadcast live on Sky Sports.

Who is managing Tottenham Hotspur in 2026/27?

Roberto De Zerbi is the head coach of Tottenham Hotspur in 2026/27. The former Brighton and Marseille manager is beginning his first full season in charge at Spurs.

How did Brentford finish last season?

Brentford finished 9th in the 2025/26 Premier League under Keith Andrews. Their best ever finish in the top flight since promotion. They head into 2026/27 with confidence and continuity.

Who is Brentford's best fantasy pick in GW1?

Dango Ouattara (from Bournemouth) steps into the Mbeumo role as Brentford's main wide threat. Ibrahim Sangaré is worth monitoring for defensive returns in central midfield. For a nailed-on starter at a budget price, Henry at left-back also offers clean-sheet upside.

What is Roberto De Zerbi's football style?

Roberto De Zerbi's teams play high-possession, positional football with an emphasis on pressing high, building from the goalkeeper, and creating overloads in wide areas. At Brighton he averaged over 56% possession and the team was regarded as the most tactically innovative in the Premier League.

Brentford 3-0 Tottenham Hotspur: Full-Time Result

One of the most eagerly anticipated Gameweek 1 fixtures pits Brentford against Tottenham Hotspur in a London derby at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday 22 August 2026, kick-off 17:30 BST. It is broadcast live on Sky Sports. The fixture carries added intrigue as Roberto De Zerbi takes charge of Spurs in his first competitive Premier League match: a tactically fascinating clash against Keith Andrews' Brentford, who finished 9th last season in a highly creditable campaign.

Tottenham: the De Zerbi revolution begins

Roberto De Zerbi, renowned for his ball-in-possession, positional play philosophy at Brighton and Marseille, inherits a Tottenham squad in transition. Spurs have spent significantly: Sandro Tonali (Newcastle), Mohammed Kudus (West Ham), Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) and Andy Robertson (Liverpool) are headline summer acquisitions. De Zerbi brings an identity shift, high possession, building from the back, structured overloads, and his GW1 challenge is instilling that pattern rapidly enough. James Maddison retains creative responsibility behind lone striker Dominic Solanke.

Brentford: consistent but reshaped

Keith Andrews has continued Thomas Frank's legacy at the Gtech. Brentford's 9th-place finish in 2025/26 was their best ever in the top flight, but the summer brought significant departures. Bryan Mbeumo moved to Manchester United, Christian Nørgaard to Everton, and Yoane Wissa to Newcastle. In their place, Ibrahim Sangaré (Nottingham Forest) anchors midfield, Dango Ouattara (Bournemouth) provides pace on the right, and Igor Thiago returns from injury to lead the line. Brentford remain set-piece-dangerous and compact, a tough GW1 assignment for any side.

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Tactical matchup: possession vs pressing

De Zerbi's Spurs will seek to control the ball and rotate through the thirds: a style that depends on Brentford's defensive shape being disrupted. Brentford, however, are disciplined and comfortable conceding possession before pressing high at key moments. The Gtech's tight dimensions can limit teams that rely on wide overloads. Kudus's energy and Simons's technical quality are the keys to unlocking Brentford: Tonali provides the defensive anchor for De Zerbi's high defensive line.

GW1 trivia and key facts

Brentford have won 4 of their last 7 home Premier League fixtures against Spurs: a record that will concern De Zerbi's pre-match staff.
Roberto De Zerbi's teams at Brighton averaged over 56% possession in the Premier League. That identity will test Brentford's compact block early.
Sandro Tonali brings Premier League experience to Spurs midfield having spent 2025/26 at Newcastle United after his ban.
Dango Ouattara arrives at Brentford from Bournemouth with pace and direct running that replaces Mbeumo's role.
The Gtech Community Stadium (opened 2020) is one of the loudest intimate grounds in the division: home advantage is real here.

Fantasy & Predictor picks

Dango Ouattara (Brentford, MID): directness and pace at an accessible price; Brentford's main creative outlet following Mbeumo's departure.
James Maddison (Tottenham, MID): set-piece delivery, assists and occasional goals; De Zerbi's key player in the no.10 role.
Mohammed Kudus (Tottenham, MID): dynamic wide midfielder new to Spurs; could be the differential star of De Zerbi's first XI.
Predictor: Brentford 1-1 Tottenham: transitional Spurs finding their feet away from home.

Prediction

A tight London derby with De Zerbi's Spurs not yet fully tuned. Brentford's home advantage and Ouattara's directness make this a very competitive contest. Prediction: Brentford 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur.