Full Breakdown
Brentford Edge Rennes 4-2 in Pre-Season Friendly
8/9/2026, 1:02:25 PM
Match Summary
Brentford travelled to Roazhon Park in Rennes for a pre-season friendly on Saturday, defeating the Ligue 1 side 4-2. Igor Thiago opened the scoring after 19 minutes, heading in a Mathias Jensen corner. Nine minutes later Ethan Pinnock doubled the lead from a Vitaly Janelt delivery. Rennes reduced the deficit shortly after the break, but Brentford restored a two-goal advantage when Dango Ouattara turned home a low ball from Callum Wilson’s assist. Wilson then scored himself two minutes later with a low strike into the far corner. Rennes added a second goal in the 71st minute via Valentin Rongier, but the Bees held on for the win.
Key Performances & Statistics
- Final score: Brentford 4, Rennes 2.
- Goal scorers: Igor Thiago, Ethan Pinnock, Dango Ouattara, Callum Wilson (Brentford); Szymanski, Rongier (Rennes).
- Substitutions: Wilson replaced Thiago at halftime and contributed both a goal and an assist.
- Brentford’s goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher made several saves, including a reflex stop from Lépaul’s deflected strike.
Coach Keith Andrews’ Assessment
Head coach Keith Andrews praised the team’s physical output and “intelligent football,” saying the performance “looked like us.” He highlighted the value of a high-pressing test ahead of the Premier League season and noted the enthusiastic support from the travelling fans.
Upcoming Schedule
Brentford’s pre-season programme continues with a friendly against Eintracht Frankfurt at Gtech Community Stadium next Saturday. The club’s Premier League curtain-raiser against Tottenham Hotspur is scheduled for 22 August.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I’m pleased with a lot of aspects of the game,” — Keith Andrews, brentford head coach
