Which club did Brentford host in the Saturday evening match of the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend?

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Brentford hosted Tottenham Hotspur in the Saturday evening match of the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.

The fixture was scheduled for 17:30 on Saturday 22 August 2026 at Brentford Community Stadium. It followed three matches listed for the regular 15:00 Saturday slot and the lunchtime meeting between Hull City and Manchester United.

Brentford won the game 3–0. The victory gave them a strong start and placed them among the clubs with a positive goal difference after the first round.

Brentford Community Stadium had a listed capacity of 17,250 for the season. Tottenham were one of the established London clubs in the division, while Brentford were beginning another Premier League campaign in their west London home.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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