Brentford players Mamadou Sangaré, Keane Lewis-Potter and Kevin Schade have been nominated for Premier League awards after the team's unbeaten start to the 2026/27 season. Sangaré is shortlisted for August's Player of the Month prize, with Lewis-Potter and Schade in contention for Goal of the Month, as reported by the club's official website this week.
The Bees currently sit fifth in the Premier League with five points from three games, their recent form reading DDW. They have scored five goals and conceded just two, giving them a healthy +3 goal difference. This strong opening has left them just four points behind early leaders Manchester City.
Why was Mamadou Sangaré nominated?
Mamadou Sangaré's all-action performances in midfield have earned him a place among the league's best for August. His standout display came in the 3-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, where he registered an assist. Across the month, the midfielder made a remarkable 27 defensive contributions. This included 12 recoveries, six tackles and five interceptions. He also won 12 duels and created four chances for his teammates.
Sangaré faces stiff competition for the individual award. The shortlist includes Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori, Manchester City's Rayan Cherki, and Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes. Chelsea pair Cole Palmer and João Pedro are also nominated, alongside Hull City's Konstantinos Tzolakis and Newcastle United's Yoane Wissa.
Which Brentford goals are up for an award?
Two strikes from Brentford's opening fixtures have been recognised. The first was the club's inaugural goal of the Premier League season, scored by Keane Lewis-Potter against Tottenham. It came after 12 minutes, following a slick move. Sangaré collected a pass from Nathan Collins, exchanged a one-two with Dango Ouattara, and pulled the ball back for Lewis-Potter to finish.
Kevin Schade's inventive flick in the 1-1 draw with Leeds United is the other nominee. The goal arrived five minutes before half-time. Sangaré moved the ball wide to Jaidon Anthony, whose cross was headed back into a dangerous area. After Sangaré's initial shot was blocked, the ball fell to Lewis-Potter on the left. His near-post delivery was expertly turned into the far corner by Schade with a first-time flick.
Who are their competitors for Goal of the Month?
The Brentford duo are up against some spectacular finishes from across the division. The shortlist includes Emersonn of Ipswich Town and Sunderland's Nilson Angulo. Newcastle United has two entries through Joe Willock and Anthony Elanga. Manchester City's Rayan Cherki and Chelsea's Cole Palmer complete the list of contenders for the August prize.
How does this fit into Brentford's current context?
The award nominations are a welcome boost as the squad manages several absences. Key players currently sidelined include Antoni Milambo, Josh Dasilva, Mathias Jensen, Nathan Collins and Sepp van den Berg. You can view the full list on the club's injuries page. Despite this, the team's performances have been resilient, a fact reflected in the current standings.
Attention now turns to maintaining this positive momentum. Brentford's next challenge is an away trip to face Bournemouth on September 12. The Cherries are currently 15th in the table. Fans can check the details of this and all upcoming matches on the fixtures schedule.
