Brentford’s winning margin against Tottenham Hotspur in the 2026–27 Premier League opener was three goals.
Brentford beat Tottenham Hotspur 3–0 on Saturday 22 August 2026. The victory was one of the clearest results of the opening round and gave Brentford a goal difference of plus three after one match.
The game was played at Brentford’s home ground, the Gtech Community Stadium, during the Saturday evening slot. Tottenham therefore began the campaign with no goals scored and three conceded, while Brentford immediately joined the group of teams with three points.
The margin can be confused with Arsenal’s 3–0 victory over Coventry City, which had the same scoreline. Brighton & Hove Albion recorded the largest opening-round win, beating Aston Villa 4–0. Brentford’s margin was three, not four.