Sunderland vs Brentford Highlights - October 28, 2026

Sunderland beat Brentford 3-2 in EFL Cup on October 28, 2026. The match was played at Stadium of Light.

Chemsdine Talbi (26'), Tymur Tutierov (29'), Malick Fofana (39') scored for Sunderland.

Callum Wilson (42'), Igor Thiago (90'+4') scored for Brentford.

Their previous five had brought 1 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. They had won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 in their previous five.

That run had left Brentford 3 games without defeat.

Jules Ahoka could not find the target for Sunderland (3').

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Nathan Collins’s effort (7').

Igor Thiago sent an effort off target for Brentford (16'). Moments later, a block denied Michael Kayode on 17 minutes.

Mamadou Sangare tested the goalkeeper for Brentford (23'). Soon after, Chemsdine Talbi put one away for Sunderland (26').

Tymur Tutierov scored for Sunderland on 29 minutes after a pass from Jocelin Ta Bi. Jocelin Ta Bi picked out Malick Fofana, who scored for Sunderland (39').

Shortly afterwards, Callum Wilson scored for Brentford on 42 minutes after a pass from Vitaly Janelt.

Callum Wilson forced a save for Brentford on 44 minutes.

After the break, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Vitaly Janelt’s effort (62'). Chris Rigg saw a shot blocked (64').

The referee cautioned Kevin Schade of Brentford on 74 minutes. Moments later, Mikkel Damsgaard shot wide for Brentford on 76 minutes.

Vitaly Janelt could not find the target for Brentford (77'). Vitaly Janelt was booked for Brentford (83').

Mathias Jensen picked out Igor Thiago, who scored for Brentford (90'+4'). Substitutions: Sunderland 5, Brentford 5.

Brentford controlled 66.6% of possession. Sunderland had 7 shots with 4 on target, while Brentford had 16 and 7.

Goalkeeper saves: Sunderland 4, Brentford 0. Corners: Sunderland 0, Brentford 5.

Brentford completed the most passes, 589 in total at 83.4% accuracy. The referee produced 4 yellow cards.