Match ReportFootball.LondonUnverified source· 22 Aug 2026
Spurs Stumble in Opener: 3-0 Loss at Brentford
A dismal start to the season as Tottenham fall to a heavy defeat at Brentford.
Brentford— – —
NS · Premier League
TottenhamCompetition
Premier League
Score
Brentford 3-0 Tottenham
Scorers
Lewis-Potter, Janelt, Kayode
Venue
Brentford
What happened. Tottenham lost their opening Premier League match 3-0 at Brentford, with goals from Lewis-Potter, Janelt, and Kayode.
- Brentford scored early in the 12th minute through Lewis-Potter.
- Janelt doubled the lead after a defensive error from Bergvall.
- Kayode sealed the win shortly after halftime.
De Zerbi made changes at halftime but couldn't prevent the defeat.
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The Guardian
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BBC Sport
Spurs 'didn't fight in the right way' - Di Zerbi
Mirror Football
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