Sunderland secures point against Brentford after one-all draw

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 7:51 AM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Sunderland secures point against Brentford after one-all draw
Summary

Sunderland earned a point following a 1-1 draw against Brentford. Former defender Gary Bennett credited the result to the team’s tempo, noting that the performance was particularly strong during the first 45 minutes of the match. While Brentford took the lead after making tactical adjustments at halftime, Sunderland responded to maintain parity through the final whistle. The match saw a debut for Kevin Danso, who played alongside Dan Ballard in defense. Additionally, the second-half substitution of Wilson Isidor provided further tactical flexibility for Sunderland. Bennett suggested that the potential partnership between Isidor and Brian Brobbey could serve as a development for the squad moving forward.

Source Links
Key Details
  • Sunderland and Brentford finished with a 1-1 draw.
  • Kevin Danso made his debut for Sunderland alongside Dan Ballard.
  • Gary Bennett praised the team's tempo and performance in the first half.
  • Brentford scored after making tactical adjustments at halftime.
Latest Updates
  • 7:51 AMYahoo Sports'Playing at a good tempo' - how Black Cats 'deserved' point at Brentford
What they're saying
"

Former Sunderland defender Gary Bennett says the Black Cats "deserved" the point from their 1-1 draw against Brentford. It was excellent football from Sunderland, especially in the first 45 minutes. When Wilson Isidor came on, it proved he and Brian Brobbey can play together.

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days