Brentford v Liverpool — 17 October 2026: Half-time report

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Domonik Szoboszlai followed with a nice run down the centre of the pitch, but he put the shot high. Brentford put a shot just wide in the 20th minute, and Bradley Barcola missed a golden opportunity on the counterattack.

Florian Wirtz drew contact later in the half, but the penalty shouts from the Reds went unanswered. Score 1-0 Possession: Bre 42% | Liv 58% Shots on Goal: Bre 4 / Liv 5 Key Battle: Wirtz vs Van Den Berg LFC Globe Verdict Bradley Barcola will be upset about those two missed chances, and the injury to Szoboszlai is concerning, as he may have come back too early.

The Reds have plenty of opportunities to get back into the match after a red card on Brentford late in the half. Have Your Say Do you think the Reds can take advantage in the second half?