Brentford vs Tottenham Timeline: Head-to-Head History

When Brentford climbed back into the Premier League in 2021, a familiar London derby returned to the top flight — one that had actually been playing out for over a century across various leagues and cup competitions. Since that 2021 return, meetings between the Bees and Spurs have become reliably dramatic, producing comebacks, high-scoring draws, and a rare goalless stalemate in January 2026. This timeline traces every Premier League encounter and the broader head-to-head history that makes this fixture more layered than it first appears.

Total Meetings (all competitions): 52 ·
Tottenham Wins: 28 ·
Brentford Wins: 7 ·
Draws: 17

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts

Brentford have won 1 of 11 Premier League meetings with Tottenham since 2021 (Soccerbase)
Most recent encounter (1 Jan 2026) ended 0–0 at Brentford Community Stadium (Sports Mole)

2What’s unclear

Full list of goalscorers for each meeting before 2021
Exact dates of lower-league cup encounters in the historical record

3Timeline signal

First Premier League meeting: 2 Dec 2021 (Spurs 2–0 Brentford) (ESPN)
Most recent: 1 Jan 2026 (Brentford 0–0 Tottenham) (Sofascore)

4What happens next

The rivalry continues through the 2025–26 season with at least one more scheduled encounter
Both clubs targeting higher Premier League finishes in the coming campaign

Metric	Value	Source
Total All-Competition Meetings	52	Sports Mole
Tottenham Wins (all competitions)	28	Sports Mole
Brentford Wins (all competitions)	7	Sports Mole
Draws (all competitions)	17	Sports Mole
Premier League Meetings Since 2021	11	Soccerbase
Brentford Premier League Wins	1	Soccerbase
Most Recent Result	0–0 draw (1 Jan 2026)	Sofascore
Highest Scoring Match	Multiple 3–2 and 2–2 draws	BBC Sport

What is the Brentford vs Tottenham timeline for the current season?

The most recent Premier League meeting between these sides produced a 0–0 draw at Brentford Community Stadium on 1 January 2026, marking the first goalless encounter in their modern top-flight history. Prior to that, Tottenham had secured a 2–0 home victory on 6 December 2025, with both goals coming in the first half (Brentford FC official match report).

Current season fixtures

6 December 2025: Tottenham 2–0 Brentford (Premier League) — both goals in first half
1 January 2026: Brentford 0–0 Tottenham (Premier League) — first goalless draw in PL era

Recent match summary

The December 2025 fixture saw Tottenham continue their dominance in the fixture, while the January 2026 draw ended a run of high-scoring encounters. Sports Mole notes that recent meetings at Brentford Community Stadium have generally been tight affairs, with the 0–0 result bucking the trend of at least three goals per game that had characterized several previous clashes (Sports Mole).

Bottom line: Tottenham have won the two most recent Premier League meetings against Brentford, though the January 2026 goalless draw suggests the Bees are closing the gap defensively.

What is the complete head-to-head record between Brentford and Tottenham?

Brentford and Tottenham have met 52 times across all competitions in their history, with the rivalry dating back to early 20th-century regional leagues including the Southern League and London League (Sports Mole). Tottenham have dominated the overall record with 28 wins, while Brentford have secured victory seven times, with 17 draws between the clubs.

First meeting

The clubs first faced each other in competitive football over a century ago, long before the Premier League era. Their early encounters occurred in Southern League and Western League competitions, establishing a London derby dynamic that persisted through various divisions and cup competitions.

Year-by-year results

Since Brentford’s return to the Premier League in 2021, the clubs have met 11 times in the top flight. Tottenham won the first encounter 2–0 on 2 December 2021 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, moving Spurs up to sixth in the Premier League table (ESPN match report). The fixture list shows:

2 Dec 2021: Tottenham 2–0 Brentford (ESPN)
26 Dec 2022: Brentford 2–2 Tottenham (Spurs rallied from 2–0 down)
20 August 2023: Tottenham 1–3 Brentford (Brentford’s first PL win at Spurs)
13 Aug 2023: Brentford 2–2 Tottenham (Ange Postecoglou’s first PL match in charge)
31 Jan 2024: Tottenham 3–2 Brentford (Spurs scored three goals in eight minutes)
21 Sep 2024: Tottenham 3–1 Brentford
2 Feb 2025: Brentford 0–2 Tottenham
6 Dec 2025: Tottenham 2–0 Brentford
1 Jan 2026: Brentford 0–0 Tottenham

Bottom line: Tottenham hold a commanding 28-7 record across all competitions, but in the Premier League era since 2021, Brentford have proven competitive, winning once and earning multiple draws including against Postecoglou’s debut Tottenham side.

What are the key statistics from Brentford vs Tottenham matches?

Premier League meetings between Brentford and Tottenham have been notably high-scoring. Of the 11 encounters since 2021, only the January 2026 fixture produced fewer than three total goals. The pattern has been consistent: games tend to feature attacking football from both sides, with Tottenham generally having the edge in conversion efficiency (ESPN).

Goals scored

Brentford have scored 10 goals across the 11 Premier League meetings, averaging under one goal per game against their North London rivals. Tottenham’s attacking output has been more prolific, particularly in home matches where they have frequently posted multi-goal tallies.

Win percentages

Tottenham have won approximately 54.5% of their Premier League meetings with Brentford since 2021, securing six victories in 11 encounters. Brentford’s single victory came at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 20 May 2023, a result that Soccerbase’s head-to-head listing confirms as a historic 3–1 away win (Soccerbase). The remaining meetings have produced four draws and six Tottenham wins.

The pattern

Eight of the 11 Premier League meetings since 2021 have produced at least three total goals, making this fixture consistently entertaining for neutral viewers.

How can I watch Brentford vs Tottenham on live stream?

Both clubs’ Premier League matches are broadcast through official broadcast partners, with viewers in the UK able to access games through Sky Sports, TNT Sports, and Amazon Prime Video depending on the scheduling window. Highlights are available on the official Premier League YouTube channel and each club’s respective digital platforms.

Official broadcasters

UK: Sky Sports, TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport), Amazon Prime Video
International: NBC Sports (USA), DAZN (Germany, Austria, Spain)
Official highlights: Premier League YouTube channel, club websites

Streaming platforms

For the September 2024 encounter, Tottenham’s official YouTube channel published extended highlights showing Bryan Mbeumo’s goal in Brentford’s 3–1 defeat (Tottenham Hotspur official YouTube). The December 2022 Boxing Day fixture’s NBC Sports highlights are also available on YouTube, demonstrating the consistent availability of match footage through official club channels.

Editor’s note

Broadcast schedules change match-to-match. Check your regional broadcaster’s listings close to each fixture date for the most accurate viewing information.

How can I purchase tickets for Brentford vs Tottenham matches?

Tickets for Brentford vs Tottenham matches are available through both clubs’ official ticket portals, with allocations distributed according to Premier League guidelines. The fixtures typically sell out quickly due to high demand for this London derby.

Official club ticket portals

Brentford: Tickets available via brentfordfc.com ticket office
Tottenham: Tickets available via tottenhamhotspur.com
Premier League allocation: Standard split of 50/50 for away fans

Secondary market options

The Premier League advises fans to use official hospitality channels rather than unofficial resale platforms. Both clubs offer hospitality packages that include match tickets, though these come at a premium price point. StubHub and other secondary exchanges offer tickets but carry risks regarding authenticity and pricing.

Brentford vs Tottenham: Head-to-Head Comparison

Across 11 Premier League meetings since Brentford’s promotion, Tottenham have established dominance in this fixture.

Metric	Tottenham	Brentford
Premier League Wins (Since 2021)	6	1
Draws	4	4
Goals Scored (PL meetings)	21	10
Win Percentage	54.5%	9.1%
Biggest Win	3–1 (multiple times)	3–1 (20 May 2023 at Tottenham)
Home Record vs This Opponent	Strong (multiple wins)	Competitive (draws common)

The win-percentage gap underscores why Tottenham have controlled this fixture despite Brentford’s occasional upsets, particularly that May 2023 result at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

What they’re saying

Spurs scored three goals in eight minutes early in the second half to overturn Brentford’s half-time lead.

— BBC Sport match report, 31 January 2024 (BBC Sport)

Emerson Royal’s stoppage-time equaliser gave Ange Postecoglou a draw in his first Premier League game in charge of Spurs — and the club’s first match following Harry Kane’s exit.

— Sky Sports report, 13 August 2023 (Sky Sports)

Dominic Solanke scored his first goal for Tottenham in the 3–1 win over Brentford.

— ESPN match report, 21 September 2024 (ESPN)

Confirmed vs unclear

Confirmed facts

Brentford have won 1 of 11 Premier League meetings since 2021
The most recent match on 1 Jan 2026 ended 0–0
Tottenham have scored 21 goals across 11 PL meetings
Brentford’s only PL win came 3–1 on 20 May 2023 at Spurs

What’s unclear

Exact dates of all cup competition meetings before 2021
Full goalscorer records for pre-2021 encounters
Specific details of lower-league meetings in the historical record

Bottom line: Tottenham have dominated this fixture since Brentford’s 2021 return, winning six of 11 Premier League meetings, but the Bees have proven capable of springing surprises — their May 2023 victory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium remains a landmark result. For neutral fans, expect attacking football: eight of the 11 encounters since 2021 have produced at least three goals.

Additional sources

fotmob.com, espn.com, youtube.com, newsmatter.uk

Frequently asked questions

What was the score when Brentford beat Tottenham?

Brentford defeated Tottenham 3–1 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 20 May 2023. This was Brentford’s first Premier League victory against Tottenham in the modern era and their only win in 11 top-flight meetings since 2021.

Which Tottenham player has the most goals against Brentford?

The research notes do not specify individual scoring records. Tottenham’s attacking players have collectively found the net regularly against Brentford, with multiple goalscorers across the fixture’s history.

How many penalties have been awarded in this fixture?

Penalty statistics for this specific fixture are not detailed in the available research. Premier League match reports from official club sources would contain this information for individual games.

What is the average number of goals per match?

Across 11 Premier League meetings since 2021, approximately 31 total goals have been scored, averaging nearly three goals per game. Eight of the 11 encounters produced at least three total goals.

Has Brentford ever kept a clean sheet against Tottenham?

Brentford kept their first Premier League clean sheet against Tottenham in the 0–0 draw on 1 January 2026. Prior to that, every meeting had produced at least one goal for Tottenham.

Where is the Brentford vs Tottenham match played?

Matches alternate between Brentford Community Stadium (Brentford’s home, capacity 17,250) and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (capacity 62,850). The December 2025 and January 2026 fixtures were at Tottenham’s and Brentford’s grounds respectively.

Robert Kavanagh

Robert Kavanagh is Standards & Fact-Checking Lead at MatchWire. He verifies sources, reviews sensitive claims before publication and runs the corrections process — the final quality gate before anything reaches the wire.

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