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Brentford vs Sunderland

Saturday, 5 September 2026 at 15:00 · Gtech Community Stadium

Total votes
275
Most wanted to win
BRE · 52%
Attendance
17,131
Venue
Gtech Community Stadium

How the world voted

A snapshot of Who2Win support when voting closed — 275 votes across 30 countries.

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Match summary

Brentford and Sunderland produced an entertaining and hard-fought 1-1 Premier League draw, with both sides having spells where they looked capable of taking all three points.

Sunderland started brightly and created several opportunities in the first half, but Brentford survived the pressure. The Bees grew into the contest after the break and were rewarded when Vitaly Janelt fired them ahead in the 57th minute.

Sunderland refused to let the game slip away. Their persistence eventually paid off when Wilson Isidor was brought down inside the area, giving Le Fée the chance to level from the penalty spot. The Sunderland midfielder calmly converted in the 82nd minute.

Neither side could find a winner, leaving Brentford unbeaten after three league games and Sunderland with another encouraging result following their first Premier League victory of the season

Key moments

  • Enzo Le Fée’s late penalty changed the mood at the Gtech Community Stadium. Brentford had taken the lead through Vitaly Janelt in the 57th minute, but Sunderland kept pushing and earned a penalty late on. Le Fée made no mistake from the spot in the 82nd minute, securing a valuable point for the visitors.

Who2Win fan sentiment

Brentford carried Who2Win support 52%–48% across 30 countries.

Strongest support · Brentford
  • 🇬🇧United Kingdom52%
  • 🇺🇸United States58%
  • 🇦🇺Australia86%
  • 🇩🇪Germany83%
  • 🇫🇷France67%
Strongest support · Sunderland
  • 🇮🇳India70%
  • 🇨🇦Canada83%
  • 🇳🇱Netherlands100%
  • 🇿🇦South Africa100%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria75%
Closest voting countries
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5050
  • 🇬🇧United Kingdom5248
  • 🇺🇸United States5842

Regional sentiment

Final continental breakdown for Brentford vs Sunderland.

Europe

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BRE 50%SUN 50%

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North America

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BRE 50%SUN 50%

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South America

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BRE 50%SUN 50%

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Asia

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BRE 50%SUN 50%

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Africa

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BRE 50%SUN 50%

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Oceania

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BRE 50%SUN 50%

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Head-to-head history

In the Brentford vs Sunderland head to head, Sunderland hold the historical edge with 10 wins to Brentford's 7 and 4 draws. The 2025/26 season split perfectly: Sunderland won 2-1 at the Stadium of Light before Brentford hit back with a 3-0 victory in January 2026.

Why this match mattered

The 1-1 draw was another positive sign for both clubs. Brentford maintained their unbeaten start, while Sunderland showed the resilience needed to compete away from home against a Brentford side that had already impressed during the opening weeks of the season. For Sunderland, Le Fée’s equaliser was particularly satisfying given his previous disappointment at the same ground, turning a potentially frustrating afternoon into another useful point. But for Who2Win, the most interesting question goes beyond the result: Who did neutrals WANT to win? Brentford’s established Premier League status and strong home form made them a natural choice for some, while Sunderland’s return to the top flight and growing underdog appeal could attract neutral fans looking for a different winner. That’s exactly the sentiment Who2Win captures — not who fans think will win, but who they WANT to win

Who2Win Verdict

The poll was finely balanced, with Brentford taking 52% of the 276 votes and Sunderland receiving 48%. Fans therefore narrowly favoured Brentford, although the four-point gap highlights how divided voters were over which team they wanted to win.

Brentford drew their strongest backing from the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Germany and France. Sunderland’s leading support came from India, Canada, the Netherlands, South Africa and Nigeria. The spread across Europe, North America, Africa, Asia and Oceania shows that both clubs attracted a genuinely global vote, with regional support split between the two sides rather than concentrated in one area.

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MidfieldMaestro7

Big test of squad depth this. Bench might be the difference.

TerraceTom88

Voted with my gut. Feels like a 2-1 kind of afternoon.