Brentford secured their first away victory of the Premier League season in emphatic style, cruising to a dominant 5-0 win over a beleaguered Southampton side at St. Mary’s on Saturday. Thomas Frank’s team were clinical throughout, capitalizing on defensive frailties to pile more misery on the Saints, who remain rooted to the bottom of the table.
The Bees got off to a flying start as Kevin Schade opened the scoring early on, setting the tone for a one-sided affair. Brentford continued to dominate, with Yoane Wissa delivering a pinpoint assist to Bryan Mbeumo, who finished with aplomb to double their lead. Just moments later, Mbeumo stepped up to smash home a penalty, further extending the visitors’ advantage before halftime.
In the second half, Brentford showed no signs of easing off, creating a flurry of chances that could have easily increased their tally. Late goals from Keane Lewis-Potter and Wissa sealed the rout, but the margin of victory could have been even greater as the Bees repeatedly cut through Southampton’s defense with ease.
For Southampton, the result marks another painful chapter in what has been a dismal season. New manager Ivan Jurić is still searching for his first point in charge, with his side stuck at the bottom of the table on just six points. Defensive lapses and a lack of attacking threat leave the Saints in dire straits as they struggle to find a way out of their slump.
Brentford, meanwhile, move up to 27 points, and this commanding performance highlights their potential to push higher in the table. With their attack firing on all cylinders and their confidence on the rise, Thomas Frank’s side will be eager to build on this statement win in the weeks ahead.
