Overview
- Dango Ouattara struck in the 12th minute, converting at the second attempt after Emiliano Martínez saved his initial effort following Igor Thiago’s flick from Caoimhín Kelleher’s long pass.
- The result gave Keith Andrews his first victory as Brentford manager and secured the Bees’ first points of the campaign.
- Aston Villa remain winless and goalless after opening with a 0-0 draw against Newcastle and this 1-0 defeat in West London.
- Yoane Wissa was again excluded as he seeks a transfer, Jordan Henderson made his first start, and Mikkel Damsgaard returned with one finish ruled out for a foul in the build-up.
- Martínez returned from suspension for Villa, with Pau Torres starting in place of the banned Ezri Konsa alongside Tyrone Mings in central defense.