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Brentford hosts Tottenham Hotspur in Premier League opener

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Last updated Aug 19, 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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By the Numbers

•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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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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