Brentford – Sunderland

Brentford were held to a 1‑1 draw at home by Sunderland, a result that leaves the Bees perched in sixth place with six points from four games, having scored seven and conceded four. Sunderland move up to 14th on four points, their goal tally improving to three for and five against after the stalemate. The match marked the second encounter between the sides this campaign, and once again the two teams split the points, replicating the earlier goalless result. Both clubs remain unbeaten in their head‑to‑head meetings this season, each still searching for a win to tip the balance in their favour.