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Brentford hosts Tottenham Hotspur in Premier League opener

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 7:10 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Brentford hosts Tottenham Hotspur in Premier League opener
Summary

Brentford opens the 2026/27 Premier League season against Tottenham Hotspur at Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday at 5:30 PM BST. Keith Andrews' squad, coming off a 7-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, is aiming for a strong start under his second year as head coach. Tottenham, led by Roberto De Zerbi, is also looking to establish momentum following an unbeaten pre-season. Both teams feature new signings that could impact the match, particularly in midfield and attack as they seek to implement tactical adjustments developed during pre-season.

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Status Watch
  • •Brentford finished last season with the best shot-on-target percentage in the league.
  • •New signings for Brentford include Jaidon Anthony and Callum Wilson.
  • •Tottenham's pre-season resulted in four wins and three draws.
  • •Mamadou Sangaré's midfield presence could be pivotal for Brentford.
  • •Kick-off is scheduled for Saturday at 5:30 PM BST.
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  • 7:10 AMYahoo Sports — Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur – Match preview and team news
  • 5:41 PMYahoo Sports — Brentford v Tottenham Hotspur matchday guide
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A London derby opens the Premier League season on Saturday evening as Brentford host Tottenham Hotspur at the Gtech Community Stadium, with both sides looking to build on contrasting campaigns.Keith A...

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Brentford host Tottenham Hotspur in our first Premier League game of the season on Saturday 22 August (5.30pm kick-off BST). The game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK.Use this guide to g...

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Brentford open their 2026/27 Premier League campaign against Tottenham Hotspur at Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday afternoon (5.30pm kick-off BST, live on Sky Sports).Keith Andrews’ side will be ...

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