Which team did Brentford play in their 2026–27 Premier League opening match?

Brentford played Tottenham Hotspur in their 2026–27 Premier League opening match.

The fixture was held on Saturday 22 August 2026 at Brentford’s home ground. It was the final Premier League match scheduled for that Saturday, with a 17:30 UK kick-off.

Brentford won 3–0, giving them a strong start and a +3 goal difference. Tottenham, by contrast, began the season without scoring and occupied the lower part of the early table after Match Round 1.

The match was one of five Saturday fixtures in the opening round. The other Saturday games included Hull City against Manchester United, Ipswich Town against Sunderland, Everton against Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest against Leeds United.