Fans are worried, Shocking Head-to-Head Record Against Brentford Could Spell Disaster for Spurs This Weekend
Tottenham Hotspur will make the short trip across London this weekend as they take on Brentford in the Premier League, hoping their recent success in the Europa League will provide the momentum needed to secure a vital three points. With their domestic form in need of a boost, Spurs will be eager to make their mark at the Gtech Community Stadium, but history suggests it won’t be an easy task.
A Fixture With Limited History But Growing Significance
Despite both teams being London-based, Tottenham and Brentford have not faced each other often throughout their histories. In total, the two clubs have met just 14 times in competitive fixtures. The majority of these encounters took place in domestic cup competitions, such as the League Cup and FA Cup, as Brentford only secured their first-ever Premier League promotion in 2021.
Since then, the two teams have clashed in the top flight seven times, with Tottenham holding a slight edge. However, their performances have varied significantly depending on the venue.
At the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Spurs have dominated, winning three out of four matches, suffering just one defeat in 2023. Conversely, their trips to Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium have been far less successful—all three of their away fixtures in the Premier League era have ended in draws.
Tottenham’s Premier League Record vs Brentford:
Wins: 3
Draws: 3
Losses: 1
Goals For: 13
Goals Against: 10
Mbeumo Leads the Scoring Charts in This Fixture
The limited number of meetings between the two clubs is further emphasized by the top-scorers in this fixture. Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo leads the way with four goals, showcasing his ability to trouble Spurs’ defense. Behind him, former Tottenham legend Teddy Sheringham and current Spurs winger Brennan Johnson have found the net three and two times, respectively.
This spread of goal contributions highlights the relatively short history of this fixture in the top flight. It also underscores how goals in these clashes tend to come from various sources rather than a single dominant scorer, making it a potentially unpredictable matchup.
Players Who Have Represented Both Tottenham and Brentford
Despite both clubs being based in London, only nine players have ever represented both Tottenham and Brentford. Of those, only two are still active in the Premier League:
Cristian Eriksen (now at Manchester United)
Sergio Reguilón (Tottenham)
Reguilón, who previously had a loan spell at Brentford, has struggled for game time under Ange Postecoglou, but he could play a role in this fixture, especially with Djed Spence returning from injury. With Tottenham also facing a crucial Carabao Cup semi-final against Liverpool in the coming days, Postecoglou may be tempted to rotate his squad, giving fringe players like Reguilón an opportunity.
Spurs Aiming to End Away-Day Frustrations at Brentford
As Tottenham look to climb the Premier League table, they will be eager to finally secure a victory at Brentford’s ground after three consecutive stalemates. The Bees, however, have proven to be stubborn opposition, making this a tricky fixture for Spurs.
With both teams seeking valuable points, this London derby could prove to be a pivotal moment in Tottenham’s season. Will they finally break their away-day curse at Brentford, or will their struggles at the Gtech Community Stadium continue?
