Kevin Schade delivered a sensational performance, scoring a brilliant hat-trick and assisting another goal as Brentford cruised to a 4-1 victory over Leicester City at the Gtech Community Stadium. The triumph marked the Bees’ fourth consecutive Premier League home win, a feat last achieved in the top flight back in 1937, and unfolded before the eyes of watching legend Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Leicester began the match brightly, taking the lead in the 21st minute. Jamie Vardy showcased his pace and strength, outmuscling Ethan Pinnock to latch onto Jordan Ayew’s pass before squaring it for the returning Facundo Buonanotte, who fired in his fourth goal of the season.
However, Brentford’s habit of responding quickly after setbacks was on full display. Just four minutes later, Mikkel Damsgaard’s precise pass found Kevin Schade, whose low cross was tucked away by Yoane Wissa to bring the hosts level (25). The momentum fully swung Brentford’s way moments later when Wissa turned provider, delivering a pass to Bryan Mbeumo, whose deflected cross was expertly swept in by Schade to give Brentford the lead (29). It marked the German international’s first Premier League goal since April.
Schade doubled his tally in first-half stoppage time, racing onto another incisive pass from Damsgaard before calmly lofting the ball over the advancing Mads Hermansen to make it 3-1 (45+8).
The 21-year-old forward capped off his stellar afternoon with a third goal on the hour mark. A long ball from Nathan Collins split Leicester’s defense, and Schade finished coolly to complete his first Premier League hat-trick. This remarkable feat broke a 16-game league drought for the German, underscoring his resurgence.
The victory lifts Brentford to seventh in the table, underscoring their fine form at home. Meanwhile, Leicester, who had shown early promise, remain in 16th place, still struggling to find consistency in their campaign.
