Match ReportFootball.LondonUnverified source· 23 Aug 2026
Spurs Stunned in Opener as Brentford Run Riot
Tottenham's season started with a thud as Brentford's intensity left them reeling.
Brentford— – —
NS · Premier League
TottenhamCompetition
Premier League
Score
Brentford 3-0 Tottenham
Venue
Brentford's home ground
What happened. Tottenham suffered a 3-0 defeat at Brentford on the opening day of the Premier League season, looking unprepared for the hosts' pace and intensity.
- Brentford fired 26 shots at goal, Tottenham managed only nine.
- Home fans taunted Spurs with 'Thomas Frank, he's laughing at you.'
- Spurs struggled with Brentford's physical set-piece threat.
Tottenham must regroup quickly to avoid an early-season crisis under new manager De Zerbi.
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