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West Ham United vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as West Ham United face Brentford today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Liverpool look to fend off competition from Arsenal, Manchester City and more.

The race for the Champions League places should also be a compelling battle, with a fifth place possible for English teams. Manchester United’s latest rebuild under Ruben Amorim sets expectations high once more after a dismal season last time out.

Meanwhile, it’s Burnley, Leeds United and Sunderland who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:

West Ham United vs Brentford

Brentford record their first Premier League away win of the season after a 2-0 victory over West Ham. The Bees, who scored at the end of each half, controlled large periods of a generally one-sided contest, in which they registered 22 shots on goal with an xG of 2.31. As for the Hammers, their poor performance was epitomised by their one shot on target and an xG of just 0.33. Brentford's breakthrough was a long time coming, but it finally arrived in the 43rd minute, when Schade teed up Thiago for the opener. Thiago thought he had doubled the lead in first-half stoppage time, but was denied by the offside flag following a VAR review. The visitors remained in control after the break, and eventually got their second goal right at the death with Lewis-Potter setting up Jensen to seal the deal. West Ham have lost their opening four home games in a season for the first time, but have a chance to bounce back on Friday, when they face Leeds United at Elland Road. Brentford, meanwhile, are back on home territory the following day, and look to build on this momentum against an out-of-form Liverpool. Thank you for joining us today. Until next time, goodbye!

20 October 2025 22:18

West Ham United vs Brentford

The goal came after brilliant work from Lewis-Potter, who got away from Diouf and pulled the ball back for Jensen to finish.

20 October 2025 22:16

West Ham United vs Brentford

JENSEN!!! 2-0! GAME OVER! Brentford put the icing on the cake. Lewis-Potter gets to Kelleher's long punt forward ahead of Diouf, and advances into the area. He then has the presence of mind to cut the ball back for Jensen, who brilliantly sweeps it into the roof of the net.

20 October 2025 22:16

West Ham United vs Brentford

Following that change, the Hammers go in search of an equaliser. Summerville feeds Bowen but, on his weaker right foot and off-balance, he fires high into the stands. In fairness, the skipper did get an untimely bobble just before he struck the ball.

20 October 2025 22:14

West Ham United vs Brentford

FULL-TIME: WEST HAM 0-2 BRENTFORD

20 October 2025 22:03

West Ham United vs Brentford

Paqueta's delivery is a poor one, but West Ham try to maintain the pressure. However, it comes to nothing as they are eventually ruled offside.

20 October 2025 22:00

West Ham United vs Brentford

One minute remains at the London Stadium. West Ham have a free-kick just inside the Brentford half. Paqueta will take and the defenders are waved forward. They will not have many opportunities after this.

20 October 2025 22:00

West Ham United vs Brentford

We are going to play four additional minutes at the end of this game. Diouf sends a long throw into the Brentford box. It is only cleared as far as Paqueta, who gets his volley all wrong, and sends it high and wide of the target.

20 October 2025 21:57

West Ham United vs Brentford

That was Henderson's last action of this game. Struggling with cramp, he makes way to be replaced by Jensen.

20 October 2025 21:56

West Ham United vs Brentford

Summerville pounces on a heavy touch from Henderson, who trips the West Ham winger to stop him potentially attacking. The midfielder is booked for his troubles.

20 October 2025 21:56

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