Mohit Singh
Liverpool came from a goal down to beat Brentford 2-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday, October 17, with second-half strikes from Victor Munoz and Alexander Isak sealing a comeback that moved the Reds up to fifth in the Premier League table.
The win, in round 7 of the 2026-27 Premier League season, came just a week after Liverpool’s 3-0 drubbing at the hands of Manchester City, and it ended Brentford’s unbeaten start to the league campaign.
Keane Lewis-Potter Strikes First
Brentford went into the match in fourth place after an encouraging run of form, and they showed why in the first half. The Bees took the lead in the 44th minute when Keane Lewis-Potter looped a header past Alisson Becker from Igor Thiago’s cross, sending the home fans wild.
Liverpool, who were without the suspended Ryan Gravenberch after his red card against City, looked rattled. Bradley Barcola had earlier raced clear of the Brentford defence but lifted his effort over the goalkeeper and wide, a miss that could have given the Reds the lead.
Then came the game’s turning point. Deep into first-half stoppage time, Brentford midfielder Yehor Yarmoliuk was sent off after his head made contact with Jeremy Jacquet’s face as the two sides waited for a corner. The Bees would play the entire second half with ten men.
Reds Punish Ten Men
Liverpool made their numerical advantage count after the break. In the 62nd minute, Victor Munoz cut inside and slotted a composed equaliser past Brentford’s goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher — the former Liverpool man — to make it 1-1.
Eight minutes later, the comeback was complete. Barcola teed up Alexander Isak, and the Sweden striker blasted home his fifth goal of the season to put Liverpool 2-1 ahead. It was the kind of ruthless finishing Liverpool had been missing a week earlier against City.
Brentford’s afternoon went from bad to worse in stoppage time when Vitaly Janelt picked up a second yellow card, leaving the home side with nine men for the closing moments.
Liverpool did suffer some injury concerns of their own, losing Dominik Szoboszlai and Jeremie Frimpong during the game. Szoboszlai had only just returned to the side after missing fixtures around the international break.
Isak Delighted With Hard-Fought Win
Speaking after the match, Isak was honest about the difficulty of the test.
“Super-happy with the win. It’s a tough ground, it’s a tough team to play, especially away from home. We knew it was going to be a bit of a scrappy game and it’s important to come out on top,” Isak said.
“I think there’s still lots to improve. We’re taking steps and we’re grabbing points on the way which is important. It’s a tough place to come, so three points is really good,” he added.
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola praised his side’s response to the Brentford opener.
“You see the results of Brentford at home and you have to be ready for these kinds of battles. We had 45 minutes to do the comeback and I think we played really well,” Iraola said.
What It Means for the Table
The victory lifted Liverpool to fifth in the Premier League, getting their title challenge back on track after last week’s heavy defeat. For Brentford, the loss was their first of the league season, though they had already lost 3-0 to City the previous weekend — a defeat that, along with this one, will test the resolve of Keith Andrews’ side.
Match Facts at a Glance
- Final score: Brentford 1-2 Liverpool
- Venue: Gtech Community Stadium, London
- Brentford goal: Keane Lewis-Potter (44′)
- Liverpool goals: Victor Munoz (62′), Alexander Isak (70′)
- Red cards: Yehor Yarmoliuk (45+), Vitaly Janelt (second yellow)
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Brentford vs Liverpool?
Liverpool won 2-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium on October 17, 2026, with goals from Victor Munoz and Alexander Isak overturning Keane Lewis-Potter’s first-half opener.
Who scored for Liverpool against Brentford?
Victor Munoz scored the equaliser in the 62nd minute and Alexander Isak netted the winner in the 70th minute. It was Isak’s fifth goal of the season.
Why did Brentford finish the game with nine men?
Yehor Yarmoliuk was sent off in first-half stoppage time after an attempted headbutt on Jeremy Jacquet, and Vitaly Janelt received a second yellow card in stoppage time at the end of the match.
Where does the result leave Liverpool in the Premier League table?
The win moved Liverpool up to fifth place, while Brentford suffered their first league defeat of the season.
