Currently eighth in the top flight, Brentford have made a positive start to the 2026/27 campaign, collecting 14 points from their opening 10 Premier League games.
Premier League action may have paused for another international break, but Keith Andrews will already be plotting how to beat Everton when the Bees return to action on Monday 23 November at Gtech Community Stadium (8pm kick-off, live on Sky Sports).
In the meantime, we've dug into the numbers behind Brentford's promising start to uncover 10 eye-catching stats.
16 goals scored
Only three teams (Brighton, Manchester City and Chelsea) have scored more Premier League goals than Brentford this season, with Kevin Schade leading the way for the west Londoners with three strikes.
There has been notable variety to the Bees' attacking threat, with only Brighton (11) boasting more different goalscorers than Brentford (10), who also lead the division for headed attempts on goal (38).
12 key passes – Keane Lewis-Potter
The ever-reliable Keane Lewis-Potter has made a strong start to the campaign, finding the net against both Tottenham and Liverpool. The versatile 25-year-old has also been the Bees' chief creator, leading the squad for key passes (12), with summer signing Jaidon Anthony close behind on 10.
The former Hull City man is also one of only 18 Premier League players to have reached double figures for accurate crosses (10), helping Brentford (36) rank second in the division, behind Manchester City (41).
Zero set-piece goals conceded
Brentford's attacking threat from set-pieces receives plenty of attention, but their defensive record is arguably more impressive.
Over the past three seasons, the Bees (10) have conceded fewer goals from set-pieces than any other top-flight team – and they have maintained those high standards this term.
Curiously, Liverpool, who conceded more set-piece goals than any other side last season, are the only other team yet to ship one in 2026/27.
"Brentford's attacking threat from set-pieces receives plenty of attention, but their defensive record is arguably more impressive"
28 tackles won – Mamadou Sangaré
Andrews has shuffled his pack in midfield over the opening 10 games, but Mali international Mamadou Sangaré has already shown he can mix it with the Premier League's best.
Outstanding on his debut against Spurs, the 24-year-old has added athleticism and drive to the Bees' engine room, ranking third in the division for tackles won (28).
His tackle success rate of 88 per cent is equally impressive, while the fact he has been dribbled past on just four occasions further underlines his ball-winning prowess.
18.9 aerial duels won per game
Consistently one of the Premier League's most aerially dominant teams, Brentford have maintained their strength in the air this season.
Only Daniel Farke's Leeds average more successful aerial duels per game than the Bees, whose aerial prowess has also been evident in attack, with Anthony, Lewis-Potter and Schade all scoring Premier League headers this term.
10 successful dribbles – Dango Ouattara
Brentford have rotated their options on the right flank this season, but Dango Ouattara's numbers suggest he remains a serious handful in 1v1 situations.
Last season, Ouattara won more penalties than any other player across Europe's top five leagues, and his 10 successful dribbles this term underline his ability to show defenders a clean set of heels.
Bees right-back Michael Kayode is close behind with nine successful dribbles of his own.
Zero errors leading to a goal
Brentford have been remarkably reliable when it comes to avoiding costly mistakes this season.
While Sunderland (6) and Ipswich (5) have committed numerous errors leading directly to goals, the Bees are one of only two teams in the division – Arsenal being the other – yet to concede from an error of their own.
16 saves from outside the box – Caoimhín Kelleher
Ever-present for the Bees this term, Republic of Ireland stopper Caoimhín Kelleher has kept three clean sheets, with Brentford continuing to limit the quality and quantity of shots they face.
No keeper in the Premier League has made more saves from efforts beyond 18 yards than Kelleher, while Brentford are one of only three teams (alongside Bournemouth and Leeds) whose opponents have taken more than 40 per cent of their shots from outside the box.
Kelleher's strong distribution also sees him rank third in the division for accurate long passes (86).
71 clearances – Kristoffer Ajer
Injuries have disrupted Brentford's backline over the opening 10 Gameweeks, but Norwegian giant Kristoffer Ajer has been a rock at the heart of the defence.
Joint third in the Premier League for clearances alongside Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk, Ajer is the only Bees outfield player to have played every minute this season.
The 28-year-old also ranks among the division's top 20 for aerial duels won and has shown an eye for goal with a superb strike in October's 2-2 draw at Aston Villa.
27 interceptions – Vitaly Janelt
Capped by Germany for the first time during the previous international break, Vitaly Janelt has made an outstanding start to the 2026/27 campaign.
The 28-year-old leads the Premier League for interceptions (27), underlining his importance to the Bees, and has also scored twice from just four shots.