Brentford secured a historic victory over West Ham with a 1-0 win at London Stadium, claiming their first-ever three consecutive away wins in the Premier League. The Bees’ triumph was made possible by an early goal from German forward Kevin Schade, who struck just four minutes into the match.
A Decisive Start
Schade’s early strike proved to be the difference in this tightly contested game. Although West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola initially denied him twice—scrambling to claw the ball off the line after it looped toward the goal—the second attempt had already crossed the line before being pushed away.
The Bees pressed for a second goal, with Schade hitting the post and Yoane Wissa having two efforts disallowed for offside before halftime.
Improved Performance From West Ham
In the second half, West Ham came out stronger and dominated possession, coming close to leveling the score. Mohamed Kudus had the best chance for the Hammers when he fired just over the bar from close range in the 48th minute. However, Graham Potter’s side ultimately failed to find the back of the net and now remain without a win in their last four league games, sitting in 16th place—seven points behind Brentford in 11th.
Key Stats and Takeaways
- Historic Milestone for Brentford: This marks the first time in their Premier League history that Brentford have won three successive away matches.
- Fastest Goal: Schade’s goal came at the 3-minute-23-second mark, making it the earliest goal scored in a 1-0 away win since Raheem Sterling’s strike against Arsenal at the Emirates in February 2021 (77 seconds).
- Strong Starts: Brentford leads the Premier League with seven goals scored in the opening 10 minutes of matches this season, while West Ham has conceded the most goals (10) during the same timeframe.
This result strengthens Brentford’s position in the table while increasing the pressure on West Ham, who need to quickly turn things around to avoid relegation concerns.
