Brentford vs Everton battled to a thrilling 2-2 draw in Premier League Round 32 on April 11, 2026, at Gtech Community Stadium (HT 1-1, attendance 17,220). Igor Thiago’s brace had the hosts on the brink of victory, but Everton’s resilience shone through with a stoppage-time equalizer.
Match Overview
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Premier League – Round 32 |
| Match | Brentford vs Everton |
| Date | 11th Apr 2026 |
| Time | 21:00 |
| Half-Time | 1 – 1 |
| Full-Time | 2 – 2 |
Opening Fireworks
Everton drew first blood in the 3rd minute via Thiago’s penalty after Kevin Schade was fouled by Jordan Pickford, marking his 20th goal of the season. Brentford hit back in the 26th minute when Beto rose highest to head home from a corner, leveling the score and energizing the home crowd. Pickford redeemed himself with key saves before halftime, denying Brentford’s Mathias Jensen and Dango Ouattara.
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Second Half Drama
Thiago etched his name in club history with his 21st Premier League goal in the 76th minute, finishing a deflected shot from Michael Kayode to put Brentford 2-1 up. Everton refused to fold, as Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall pounced on a rebound in the 90+1st minute to snatch a vital point and frustrate the Bees.
Goals Scorer
| Minute | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 3′ (Pen) | I. Thiago | Everton |
| 26′ | Beto | Brentford |
| 76′ | I. Thiago | Brentford |
| 90+1′ | K. Dewsbury-Hall | Everton |
The match highlighted both teams’ European ambitions, with Brentford holding 7th (47 points) and Everton 8th on goal difference. David Moyes praised his side’s mentality post-match, noting their comeback spirit keeps Champions League hopes flickering ahead of the Merseyside derby.
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FAQ
What was the Brentford vs Everton match result?
Brentford 2-2 Everton
How did the teams line up?
Everton featured Jordan Pickford in goal, with a defense of O’Brien, Branthwaite, Keane, and Mykolenko. Brentford started with Caoimhin Kelleher in goal.
Who scored for Everton?
Beto, who started alongside Iliman Ndiaye, scored, and midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored the late equaliser.
Who is Brentford’s top scorer?
Igor Thiago has been in excellent form, with his double in this match bringing his season total to 21, breaking the club record for most goals in a single Premier League season.