Brentford and Brighton & Hove Albion ended their match in a scoreless draw after a closely fought game.

Brentford and Brighton will both be disappointed with their performance after settling for a goalless draw at the Gtech Community Stadium. The match lacked excitement, with few clear-cut chances for either side.

In the closing stages of the game, Brighton had the best opportunities to break the deadlock. Danny Welbeck came close to scoring, but his shot was blocked by Brentford’s Kristoffer Ajer. In stoppage time, Welbeck had another chance to snatch victory for his team, but he prodded the ball wide.

Brentford’s star striker, Ivan Toney, failed to make an impact on the game. His creativity was stifled by Brighton’s solid defense, leaving the home team struggling to find a breakthrough. On the other hand, Brighton had a penalty appeal turned down after a VAR check just before half-time, adding to their frustration.

The draw extends Brentford’s winless streak to eight league matches. However, they can take some solace in the fact that they have moved further away from the relegation zone, thanks to Luton Town’s 2-0 defeat against Arsenal.

For Brighton, this result is a missed opportunity to climb up the table. With Newcastle United and West Ham drawing the previous day, a win would have seen them leapfrog their rivals. Instead, they remain in ninth place, unable to capitalize on their competitors’ slip-ups.

Both teams will need to regroup and find ways to improve their performances in the coming matches. Brentford will be eager to end their winless run, while Brighton will be looking to regain their momentum and push for a higher position in the league standings.