On February 15, 2025, Brentford secured a 1-0 victory over West Ham United at London Stadium, marking their third consecutive Premier League away win—a first in the club’s history. The decisive moment came early, as forward Kevin Schade found the net in the fourth minute. A swift attack saw Yoane Wissa loft a ball over the defense, which Bryan Mbeumo headed into Schade’s path. Although West Ham’s goalkeeper, Alphonse Areola, managed to block Schade’s initial attempts, goal-line technology confirmed the ball had crossed the line on the second effort.
Brentford dominated the first half, with Mbeumo and Wissa both coming close to extending the lead. Wissa had two goals disallowed for offside, and Schade struck the post, underscoring the visitors’ offensive pressure.
In response to a lackluster first half, West Ham’s manager, Graham Potter, made three substitutions at halftime, introducing Evan Ferguson, James Ward-Prowse, and Ollie Scarles. The changes injected some urgency into the Hammers’ play, with Ferguson providing a notable impact. Shortly after the restart, he delivered a low cross to Mohammed Kudus, who, unfortunately for the home side, missed the target from close range.
Despite West Ham’s improved performance in the second half, Brentford’s defense remained resolute. The Bees managed the game effectively, limiting the Hammers’ clear-cut opportunities and maintaining their early lead until the final whistle. This victory elevated Brentford to 11th place in the Premier League standings, while West Ham remained in 16th, extending their winless streak to four matches.
Post-match, Brentford’s head coach, Thomas Frank, expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance, particularly their first-half dominance. He noted, “We should have been at least 3-0 up.” Conversely, Graham Potter acknowledged West Ham’s subpar first-half display but found positives in their second-half response.
The result highlights Brentford’s effective game management and West Ham’s ongoing struggles to find consistency under Potter’s leadership.
