Southampton vs Brentford final score, result (Premier League): Bringing the honey to the hive

Southampton vs Brentford Highlights

Southampton suffered their eighth home defeat of the season as they were beaten 2-0 by an energetic Brentford side. Ivan Toney scored a straightforward tap-in and Yoane Wissa's late strike secured the win on a wet evening at St Mary's stadium. Southampton's lacklustre performance, with just one shot on target, reflected their dismal form and relegation concerns.

Brentford secured their third away victory of the Premier League campaign by scoring a goal in each half to claim all three points. Ivan Toney opened the scoring in the 32nd minute, and Yoane Wissa sealed the win with a breakaway goal in stoppage time of the second half.

Since the World Cup resumed, Thomas Frank's team has earned the fourth-highest number of points in the league (22) and has suffered fewer losses than any other team. Despite an improved performance that saw them dominate possession with a season-high 563 passes, Southampton's home record remains the worst in the league. They missed another opportunity to climb out of the relegation zone. Brentford, who recently faced their first loss in 12 Premier League games, have climbed to the eighth position in the table, surpassing Fulham. They are just one point behind Brighton and Liverpool.

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Southampton vs Brentford Highlight

Southampton vs Brentford Summary

Brentford was hoping for a triumph after Everton halted their 12-game league winning streak at the weekend. The visitors got off to a promising start when Kevin Schade tried to score on his first Brentford appearance, but his looping header missed the mark. Moreover, Gavin Bazunu, who was praised for his performance in Sunday's goalless draw with Manchester United, was called upon in the 20th minute and made a superb reaction save to save Bryan Mbuemo's left-footed shot.

Ivan Toney scored his first goal shortly after the halfway point, despite the Southampton goalkeeper's best efforts. Christian Nrgaard's head was on the receiving end of Mbuemo's inswinging corner when he skillfully flicked the ball for Toney to score.

Yoane Wissa confirmed the 2-0 victory for Brenford

The Saints didn't really have many noteworthy chances before the halftime break, but they came agonizingly close to scoring an equalizer just three minutes after the restart when Ché Adams had a goal-bound shot stopped by Aaron Hickey on the line. Theo Walcott and Paul Onuachu were then brought in from the bench to aid Southampton's frantic effort to get a goal.

When Wissa drove into the area and sent the ball beyond a helpless Bazunu in the seventh minute of stoppage time, the Bees secured all three points despite spending the entirety of the second half camped in their own half. After to their ninth home loss in the Premier League, the Saints are now at the very bottom of the standings. While this is going on, Brentford climbs up to ninth place and is still actively pursuing a spot in Europe.

Southampton vs Brentford Final Score

Goals

• Brentford: Ivan toney -32', Wissa 90'+7

Southampton vs Brentford confirmed lineups

• Southampton (4-2-3-1): Gavin Bazunu (31), Kyle Walker-Peters (2), Jan Bednarek (35), Armel Bella-Kotchap (37), Romain Perraud (15), James Ward-Prowse (8), Ibrahima Diallo (27), Mohamed Elyounoussi (24), Carlos Jonas Alcaraz (26), Kamal-Deen Sulemana (20), Che Adams (10)
• Brentford (4-3-3): David Raya (1), Aaron Hickey (2), Ethan Pinnock (5), Ben Mee (16), Rico Henry (3), Vitaly Janelt (27), Christian Norgaard (6), Mathias Jensen (8), Kevin Schade (9), Ivan Toney (17), Bryan Mbeumo (19)

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