Liverpool fell to a fourth Premier League defeat in a row as Brentford stunned the champions with a well-deserved, although controversial, win in west London.
The hosts struck inside five minutes when Dango Ouattara finished from a Michael Kayode long-trow, with Kevin Schade doubling their lead on the counter-attack moments after Liverpool had appeals for a penalty waved away when Cody Gakpo went down in the box.
To Brentford’s fury, Milos Kerkez pulled one back for Liverpool deep in first-half stoppage time, but the Bees were then awarded a contentious penalty when Virgil van Dijk was ruled to have fouled Ouattara on the 18-yard line following a VAR review.
Mohamed Salah ended his goal-drought with a superb finish to pull one back late on, but it could not stop Liverpool from losing a fourth league game in a row for the first time since February 2021, when they were also champions.
Brentford secured back-to-back wins for the first time under Keith Andrews. Follow live updates from Brentford v Liverpool, below
Brentford v Liverpool LIVE: Latest Premier League updates
- FULL TIME! Liverpool slump to fourth Premier League defeat in a row
- Impressive Brentford claim back-to-back wins under Keith Andrews
- 89' GOAL! Stunning Salah goal ends drought and gives Liverpool hope [BRE 3-2 LIV]
- 63' GOAL! Igor Jesus converts from spot after VAR penalty overturn [BRE 3-1 LIV]
- 45+5' GOAL! Kerkez pulls one back in fifth minute of three minutes added on [BRE 2-1 LIV]
- 45' GOAL! Schade scores on counter after Gakpo penalty appeals waved away [BRE 2-0 LIV]
- 5' GOAL! Ouattara strikes as Brentford punish Reds from Kayode's long throw [BRE 1-0 LIV]
Brentford FC 3 - 2 Liverpool FC
FULL TIME! Brentford 3-2 Liverpool
22:15 , Jamie BraidwoodThere are jubilant scenes as the Brentford players soak in the applause in a lap of appreciation. A great moment for the manager Keith Andrews, who has stepped in for Thomas Frank and produced the same sort of night that the previous boss was famous for.
FULL TIME! Brentford 3-2 Liverpool
22:12 , Jamie BraidwoodThat was crazy at the end. There was some controversy too.
But Brentford deserves this. They were excellent.
A fourth defeat in a row for Liverpool and they are now behind Manchester United in sixth.
Arsenal could go seven points clear of them tomorrow.
FULL TIME! Brentford 3-2 Liverpool
22:10 , Jamie BraidwoodIncredible from Salah to keep it alive, and Brentford have to scramble it away! The pressure from Liverpool comes again... and Mac Allister crosses to Salah, but he can’t connect!
Szoboszlai hits... Kelleher saves!
Brentford hang on! Wow, what an ending!
Brentford 3-2 Liverpool
22:08 , Jamie Braidwood90+10 mins: Brentford whack it away!
Brentford 3-2 Liverpool
22:07 , Jamie Braidwood90+9 mins: WOW! Kelleher took too long with the ball in his hands, so the referee awards Liverpool a corner! Those are the rules!
Liverpool have one last chance.
Brentford 3-2 Liverpool
22:07 , Jamie Braidwood90+8 mins: Van Dijk is up as a centre-forward. Chiesa hits a long. Kelleher collects and Brentford are almost there.
Brentford 3-2 Liverpool
22:06 , Jamie Braidwood90+7 mins: We’re into time added on, again. Can Liverpool sneak another late goal?
Brentford 3-2 Liverpool
22:04 , Jamie Braidwood90+4 mins: Brentford have the ball in the corner and they are not going long from the throw this time. Liverpool can’t get ahold of it.
Brentford 3-2 Liverpool
22:01 , Jamie Braidwood90+2 mins: Igor stayed down after getting caught by Van Dijk when going for a penalty. It will add some more time to the clock.
Brentford 3-2 Liverpool
21:59 , Jamie Braidwood90 mins: That’s Salah’s first goal in seven games. There will be seven minutes added on.
GOAL! Brentford 3-2 Liverpool (SALAH 89')
21:57 , Jamie BraidwoodOh wow that is a brilliant goal from Salah. Szoboszlai kept it alive - Salah brings it down with a superb touch and lashes the finish into the net.
Liverpool have some hope.
Brentford 3-1 Liverpool
21:55 , Jamie Braidwood86 mins: Slot shakes his head. Liverpool have been rotten in the second half and a late fightback, which defined their early results this season, looks very unlikely indeed.
Brentford 3-1 Liverpool
21:51 , Jamie Braidwood82 mins: Salah blazes a shot over the crossbar - Joe Gomez replaces Wirtz, in an eye-catching change that allows Szoboszlai to return to midfield.
Brentford 3-1 Liverpool
21:46 , Jamie Braidwood76 mins: It’s been a very quiet second half from Hugo Ekitike, but he whistles a shot just wide of goal that takes a slight deflection.
Brentford clear the corner. They have not really faced sustained pressure from Liverpool since half time.
Brentford 3-1 Liverpool
21:43 , Jamie Braidwood74 mins: Liverpool are heading for a fourth Premier League defeat in a row for the first time since February 2021, when they were also defending champions.
Brentford 3-1 Liverpool
21:39 , Jamie BraidwoodOn the penalty overturn, the Premier League’s Match Centre has said:
“After VAR review, the referee overturned the original decision of free-kick to Brentford. Referee announcement: ‘After review, the challenge by Liverpool No 4 [Van Dijk] is on the line. My final decision is penalty.’
Brentford 3-1 Liverpool
21:38 , Jamie Braidwood69 mins: An enforced change for Liverpool. Curtis Jones joins the injury list and is replaced by the young forward Rio Ngumoha.
Brentford 3-1 Liverpool
21:34 , Jamie Braidwood66 mins: An incredible block from Van der Berg denies Salah inside the six-yard box. Brentford have been superb tonight at both ends.
Brentford 3-1 Liverpool
21:31 , Jamie Braidwood63 mins: Arne Slot is suddenly heading for a fourth Premier League defeat in a row.
Cody Gakpo, Milos Kerkez and Conor Bradley all replaced by Andy Robertson, Federico Chiesa and Alexis Mac Allister.
GOAL! Brentford 3-1 Liverpool (IGOR 60')
21:28 , Jamie BraidwoodIgor sends Mamardashvili the wrong way!
PENALTY! Brentford 2-1 Liverpool
21:27 , Jamie BraidwoodBrentford have a penalty! Wow! This looked to be a free-kick, with Van Dijk catching Ouattara on the edge of the box, but it is ruled to have been on the line!
Wow.
Brentford 2-1 Liverpool
21:24 , Jamie Braidwood55 mins: Damsgaard forces Mamardashvili into a flying stop after unleashing a curling effort from outside the box. Liverpool just can’t get out.
Brentford wanted a foul on Schade after a late one from Salah.
Salah is booked and that was actually checked by VAR for a potential red, but it was deemed to not be reckless.
Brentford 2-1 Liverpool
21:22 , Jamie Braidwood53 mins: Lovely link-up play between Schade and Igor. Schade rolls a cross into the middle, but Igor can’t get the ball out from his feet. Mamardashvili makes the save.
Brentford 2-1 Liverpool
21:20 , Jamie Braidwood51 mins: Igor has been a handful today and forces Mamardashvili into a save at his near post after rolling Konate in the box.
Brentford 2-1 Liverpool
21:18 , Jamie Braidwood48 mins: There is a brilliant energy to Brentford, who have just pressed Liverpool into a conceding a throw-in in a dangerous position. Liverpool clear and it almost breaks to Salah, but Kelleher is sharp to stop the counter-attack.
Brentford 2-1 Liverpool
21:11 , Jamie BraidwoodThe players are back out for the second half. A big 45 minutes coming up for Liverpool and Arne Slot.
Can Brentford and Keith Andrews hold on?
HALF TIME! Brentford 2-1 Liverpool
21:07 , Jamie BraidwoodThere’s going to be a change of referee for the second half. Simon Hooper has picked up an injury and will be replaced by fourth official Tim Robinson.
It means there will be a slight delay to kick-off.
HALF TIME! Brentford 2-1 Liverpool
20:59 , Jamie BraidwoodOof. What a half of football. Brentford were brilliant and have bullied Liverpool at times, but that late goal in stoppage time could have changed things.
GOAL! Brentford 1-0 Liverpool (OUATTARA 5’)
A classic long throw from Brentford opened the scoring.
Dango Ouattara finishes off a signature Brentford long throw to put them ahead against Liverpool ⚡️
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Keith Andrews enjoyed that one!@tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/f5YTo61dlf
GOAL! Brentford 2-0 Liverpool (SCHADE 45')
Schade doubled their lead after Gakpo penalty appeals
Brentford double their lead 😳
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) October 25, 2025
Kevin Schade keeps his cool to slot home after a brilliant ball from Mikkel Damsgaard. @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/Eb917HccKU
GOAL! Brentford 2-1 Liverpool (KERKEZ 45+5')
Kerkez strikes but Brentford furious half-time whistle didn’t come
Milos Kerkez arrives at the back post to pull one back for Liverpool 👀
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📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/zok1POy1au
HALF TIME! Brentford 2-1 Liverpool
20:52 , Jamie BraidwoodThere are boos from the home fans at half time but Brentford lead Liverpool at the break!
Keith Andrews shakes his head as the players head back inside - Brentford wanted the half-time whistle to come but Kerkez had enough time to get Liverpool back into the game.
GOAL! Brentford 2-1 Liverpool (KERKEZ 45+5')
20:50 , Jamie BraidwoodDEEP IN STOPPAGE TIME, KERKEZ PULLS ONE BACK!
There is more controversy here! There were three minutes added on and Kerkez scored in the fifth minute of stoppage time.
Bradley flashes the ball across and Kerkez follows it in to finish into the roof of the net. Brentford are furious.
Brentford 2-0 Liverpool
20:49 , Jamie Braidwood45+2 mins: The Gakpo penalty appeal was shown again just after Schade’s goal. It could have gone either way.
GOAL! Brentford 2-0 Liverpool (SCHADE 45')
20:46 , Jamie BraidwoodAND NOW BRENTFORD DOUBLE THEIR LEAD BEFORE HALF TIME!
Schade has ripped through Liverpool as Damsgaard splits the champions open in one pass!
It’s a stunning pass from Damsgaard - taking Konate out of the game and releasing Schade.
Schade is too quick and finishes under Mamardashvili. Dreamland for Brentford.
Brentford 1-0 Liverpool
20:45 , Jamie Braidwood43 mins: Penalty? Gakpo goes down in the box after making a typical run inside, but it’s waved away.
At the other end, Brentford attack and Kerkez just about gets away with his clearing header.
VAR has checked - Collins appears to have got a touch on his tackle on Gakpo.
Brentford 1-0 Liverpool
20:40 , Jamie Braidwood39 mins: SAVE! A brilliant effort from Damsgaard, seizing on the ball from 25 yards and whipping a shot towards the top corner. Mamardashvili saves well, at full stretch.
Brentford 1-0 Liverpool
20:39 , Jamie Braidwood38 mins: Brentford are really out-foxing Liverpool. Kayode has gone short on two throw-ins in a row, catching the visitors out. From this one, Brentford work a shooting opportunity for Ouattara, which flies over.
Brentford 1-0 Liverpool
20:37 , Jamie Braidwood36 mins: Brentford are enjoying a good spell. Mamardashvili punches Kayode’s latest long throw-in, but the hosts have kept Liverpool pinned into their own half.
Brentford 1-0 Liverpool
20:34 , Jamie Braidwood34 mins: Kerkez goes into the book for a foul on Ouattara. Another first-half booking for the left-back.
Plus, it gave Brentford a set-pice. Liverpool clear this time.
Brentford 1-0 Liverpool
20:33 , Jamie Braidwood32 mins: Kayode is looking very confident as he strides out from defence and works a shooting opportunity, which is blocked well by Szoboszlai.
It breaks to Henderson, who is invited to shoot. What a story this would be.... but Henderson’s shot whistles just wide of the near post!
Brentford 1-0 Liverpool
20:30 , Jamie Braidwood30 mins: Liverpool clear this one, although Schade stayed down in the box. Collins got his head onto the second ball into the middle, but there was no pace on the header to trouble Mamardashvili.
Brentford 1-0 Liverpool
20:29 , Jamie Braidwood28 mins: Brentford are forced into an early change as Yarmolyuk goes off with an injury. Janelt will replace him.
Liverpool, though, have just conceded another throw-in that is exactly in Kayode range.
Konate cleared it out after a long ball towards Igor.
Brentford 1-0 Liverpool
20:27 , Jamie Braidwood26 mins: Jones splits the defence with an excellent pass through to Kerkez. But the left-backs cross is awful and straight into Kelleher, with Ekitike and Wirtz waiting for the cut-back. It’s been better from Liverpool in the past 10 minutes or so.
Brentford 1-0 Liverpool
20:25 , Jamie Braidwood23 mins: Gakpo tries to take matters into his own hands as he skips past Henderson - but blasts his shot high and wide after cutting inside.
Brentford 1-0 Liverpool
20:22 , Jamie Braidwood21 mins: Szoboszlai breaks forward from midfield and looks for Wirtz on the right. His cross is cleared by Brentford.
Liverpool are ramping up the pressure. Another cross into the box looks for Ekitike but it’s cleared just wide.
Brentford 1-0 Liverpool
20:21 , Jamie Braidwood19 mins: CLOSE! Wirtz whistles a shot just past the post! Ekitike’s flick breaks to Wirtz and the German meets it on the half-volley, it flies just wide!
Brentford 1-0 Liverpool
20:17 , Jamie Braidwood15 mins: There’s a mix-up between Van Dijk and Kerkez and Henderson looks to play the first-time pass through to Igor.
Van Dijk recovers but that’s another sign of Liverpool not being at the races so far.
Brentford 1-0 Liverpool
20:14 , Jamie Braidwood13 mins: Wirtz tries to play a reverse ball into Bradley but it feels a little too ambitious and it’s cut out. Brentford then play themselves out from the back confidently.
Brentford 1-0 Liverpool
20:11 , Jamie Braidwood11 mins: Half a chance for Salah. Gakpo is sharp and fires the pass into Salah, who takes a heavy touch. Kelleher is out quick and takes a big knock from his former team-mate, who makes sure to check on the goalkeeper.
Brentford 1-0 Liverpool
20:10 , Jamie Braidwood8 mins: Salah flashes a ball into the box but it’s not near Ekitike or Gakpo, so Kelleher can collect against his former team.
Brentford 1-0 Liverpool
20:08 , Jamie Braidwood5 mins: Well that felt predictable. Kayode launches the throw into the box, Schade wins the flick-on and Ouattara swivels to follow it in.
Liverpool fall behind again, for the sixth game in a row. That’s no clean sheet in nine.
GOAL! Brentford 1-0 Liverpool
20:06 , Jamie BraidwoodTHE LONG THROW STRIKES INSIDE FIVE MINUTES!
Ouattara bundles it in and Brentford lead!
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
20:05 , Jamie Braidwood4 mins: Mamardashvili is required again to clear with Brentford looking for Schade again. Bradley can’t keep it in, so Kayode will launch it into the box...
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
20:03 , Jamie Braidwood2 mins: The first long ball from Brentford looks for Schade down the left and Mamardashvili has to rush off his line to clear. Here comes the first Brentford long throw from Kayode, but Van Dijk heads away.
KICK-OFF! Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
20:00 , Jamie BraidwoodAnd we’re underway.
Brentford v Liverpool
19:58 , Jamie BraidwoodIt’s loud at Brentford as the pre-match light show whips up the home supporters. The teams are out as the home fans sing their anthem ‘Hey Jude’.
Reminder of team news and how to watch
19:56 , Jamie BraidwoodBrentford XI: Kelleher, Ajer, Van den Berg, Collins, Kayode, Henderson, Yarmokliuk, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago, Ouattara.
Liverpool XI: Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Jones, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Salah, Ekitike, Gakpo.
How can I watch it?
It will be shown on TNT Sports 1 and Discovery +
Liverpool are now behind Manchester United in the table
19:45 , Jamie BraidwoodManchester United have beaten Brighton 4-2 for their third win in a row in the Premier League, a result which takes Ruben Amorim’s side up to fourth.
In fact, it moves them above Liverpool by a point - before the Reds look to end their run of three defeats in a row in the Premier League.
Arne Slot admits Trent Alexander-Arnold factor could play part in Mohamed Salah’s poor form
19:45 , Jamie BraidwoodArne Slot has played down Mohamed Salah’s slow start to season but admitted Liverpool’s adjustment to life without Trent Alexander-Arnold could be a factor.
“He played with Trent his whole Liverpool career, so it could (be that),” Slot said when asked about Salah’s drop in form. “He's been in promising positions often enough to score goals, but maybe with Trent even more.
“But in general, if you have quite a few changes in the summer you have to find new connections. Mo is not an exception to this because he’s also a human being, like all the others.”
Slot admits Alexander-Arnold factor could play part in Salah’s poor form
Virgil van Dijk reveals Liverpool players’ meeting after defeat to Man United
19:30 , Jamie BraidwoodLiverpool captain Virgil van Dijk insists Monday’s players’ meeting was not for “crisis” talks but he felt he had to deliver a message to the squad.
“On Monday everyone was sad because we lost to Man United at home,” said Van Dijk. “It was tough under the circumstances so on Monday we came together but it wasn’t a crisis meeting.
“Nobody wants to lose four games in a row but it was the situation we faced. Obviously we also had a proper debrief with the manager but we also had a separate one as players.
“I wanted to say some things. It’s not something I do after every game. After my meeting everyone was happy!”
Liverpool boss Arne Slot backs Mohamed Salah to find scoring form again
19:00 , Jamie BraidwoodLiverpool head coach Arne Slot insists the last thing he is worried about is Mohamed Salah ending his goal drought.
“I don’t know if it’s sharpness or not. It’s so difficult, I could come up with a few reasons which I’m not sure are the reasons,” said the Reds boss.
“In general in football players miss chances and Mo is a human being as well. We are not used to him missing chances, let alone a few in a row, but these things can happen.
“It’s easier to finish a chance if you are 3-1 up than if you are 1-0 down but maybe that is not true for him.
“But the main thing is Mo has always scored goals for our club and the last thing I worry about is Mo starting to score goals again.
“That is what he has done his whole life and that is what I expect him to do in the upcoming weeks and months for our club as well.”
Salah starts but Isak and Gravenberch out
18:53 , Jamie BraidwoodMohamed Salah returns to the starting line-up, but there’s no Alexander Isak or Ryan Graveberch in the squad due to injuries.
Milos Kerkez replaces Andy Robertson and Curtis Jones starts ahead of Alexis Mac Allister in midfield. Hugo Ekitike leads the line.
Liverpool: Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Jones, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Salah, Ekitike, Gakpo.
Subs: Woodman, Gomez, Endo, Mac Allister, Chiesa, Robertson, Nyoni, Morrison, Ngumoha.
Brentford unchanged as three former Reds start
18:51 , Jamie BraidwoodBrentford are unchanged from Monday’s 2-0 win at West Ham. Jordan Henderson and Caoimhin Kelleher face Liverpool for the first time. Sepp van der Berg also starts and Fabio Carvalho is on the bench, so it could be four former Liverpool players involved.
Brentford: Kelleher, Ajer, Van den Berg, Collins, Kayode, Henderson, Yarmokliuk, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago, Ouattara.
Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jenssen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Brentford v Liverpool team news and line-ups
18:45 , Jamie BraidwoodBrentford XI: Kelleher; Kayode, Collins, Van der Berg, Ajer; Henderson, Yarmolyuk; Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago
Your Bees to take on Liverpool#BRELIV pic.twitter.com/lpL9NTbRqk
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) October 25, 2025
Liverpool XI: Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Jones, Wirtz; Salah, Ekitike, Gakpo
Team news is IN 🔐 #BRELIV pic.twitter.com/YeYbdtb7r8
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) October 25, 2025
Brentford v Liverpool team news and line-ups
18:40 , Jamie BraidwoodWill be confirmed in the next few minutes...
Liverpool's five wins in a row against Brentford
18:30 , Jamie BraidwoodLiverpool’s first two trips to Brentford after the Bees were promoted to the top-flight were not happy visits. They drew 3-3 in September 2021 before losing 3-1 in January 2023.
But they have won their last two trips to west London, with Darwin Nunez’s late double last season helping the Reds to continue their push for the Premier League title under Arne Slot.
Liverpool have actually won their last five games against Brentford, since their last defeat to the Bees a couple of years ago.
06 May 2023: Liverpool 1-0 Brentford
12 Nov 2023: Liverpool 3-0 Brentford
17 Feb 2024: Brentford 1-4 Liverpool
25 Aug 2024: Liverpool 2-0 Brentford
18 Jan 2025: Brentford 0-2 Liverpool
Brentford bidding for back-to-back wins under Keith Andrews
18:10 , Jamie BraidwoodBrentford defeated West Ham 2-0 on Monday night and are bidding to win consecutive games in the Premier League for the first time under Keith Andrews.
The Bees lost at home to Manchester City but have beaten Manchester United and drawn against Chelsea at home this season.
Liverpool's poor record in London away games
17:50 , Jamie BraidwoodTwo of Liverpool’s last three defeats have come in London, conceding last-minute goals to Crystal Palace and Chelsea. In fact, Liverpool have lost each of their last four Premier League away games against London sides. According to Opta, they last lost five consecutive league visits in London between March and November 1970.
Liverpool out to end Premier League losing run
17:10 , Jamie BraidwoodAfter winning their first five matches in the Premier League this season, Liverpool have fallen to three consecutive defeats after last weekend’s 2-1 loss at home to Manchester United. The last time they lost four in a row in the Premier League was in February 2021, when they were also defending Premier League champions.
Brentford v Liverpool: Possible line-ups
17:05 , Jamie BraidwoodBrentford XI: Kelleher; Kayode, Collins, Van der Berg, Ajer; Henderson, Yarmolyuk; Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago
Liverpool XI: Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Wirtz; Salah, Ekitike, Gakpo
What is the Liverpool team news?
17:03 , Jamie BraidwoodJeremie Frimpong joined Alisson on the sidelines after being ruled out for “weeks” with a hamstring injury, while Alexander Isak and Ryan Gravenberch are doubts. Isak was taken off at half-time on Wednesday due to an issue with his groin while Gravenberch missed the trip due to an ankle injury.
What is the Brentford team news?
17:02 , Jamie BraidwoodJordan Henderson and Caoimhin Kelleher will face Liverpool for the first time since leaving the Reds. Brentford will be without Aaron Hickey due to a hamstring injury but could be unchanged from their 2-0 win at West Ham.
Good afternoon
17:00 , Jamie BraidwoodLiverpool look to get back to winning ways in the Premier League as they travel to Brentford.
The champions have suffered consecutive defeats to Crystal Palace, Chelsea and Manchester United, where they were stunned by Harry Maguire’s late goal at Anfield.
They were among the goals in the Champions League on Wednesday night as they ran out 5-1 winners at Eintracht Frankfurt - but injuries became a concern.
Brentford saw their unbeaten home start came to an end against Manchester City but bounced back to win at West Ham on Monday night.
When is Brentford v Liverpool?
15:21 , Jamie BraidwoodThe match will kick off at 8pm BST on Saturday 25 October.
How can I watch it?
It will be shown on TNT Sports 1 and Discovery +.
