Brentford face Leeds United at Elland Road on Sunday at 14:00 BST in a Premier League clash between two sides that have won their opening two fixtures. The Bees come into the game on the back of a 3-0 win over Tottenham and a 6-1 EFL Cup victory against Birmingham City, while Leeds secured a 1-0 Premier League win over Nottingham Forest followed by a 2-0 Carabao Cup success against the same opponent. According to the BBC, Brentford recorded 14 shots from set pieces against Tottenham, the most in the division, and their expected goals (xG) of 3.96 was their highest since January 2025 against Southampton. Igor Thiago missed a penalty in that Spurs game but Brentford still managed seven players with shots on target, highlighting their attacking spread. Leeds won 66 duels in their opening weekend compared to Brentford’s 62, showing a slight edge in physical contests so far.
How do the teams compare in recent form?
Since December 2025, Leeds have accumulated 39 points while Brentford have collected 37, indicating a closely matched run over the past months. At home, Leeds have been particularly strong, earning 24 points from their home fixtures in that period. Brentford, meanwhile, sit fourth in the current Premier League table with three points from one game, a win, and a goal difference of +3 after scoring three and conceding none. They are just three points behind league leaders Manchester City and prepare for this away fixture at Leeds, who currently sit ninth in the standings.
What impact have summer signings had?
Leeds have been active in the transfer market, bringing in James Trafford from Manchester City for £45m, who has already made five saves in his first two appearances. Tarik Muharemovic arrived from Sassuolo for £34m, adding creativity to midfield, while Harry Wilson, who has scored four Premier League goals against Brentford in his career, provides a familiar threat from the wings. Brentford are managed by Keith Andrews, who will look to nullify Wilson’s influence while relying on his squad’s early-season cohesion.
What does this mean for the upcoming fixture?
With Brentford currently fourth and Leeds ninth, the match presents an opportunity for the Bees to strengthen their top-half push. Antoni Milambo and Sepp van den Berg are currently sidelined for Brentford, which may affect defensive options, but the team’s early form suggests resilience. Fans can check the latest updates on the squad via our squad page and view upcoming games on the fixtures page as the season progresses.
