Did not face a single shot on target during the opening 45 minutes but commanded his area well and used the ball neatly with his feet. Tested early after the break and showed sharp reflexes to keep Brentford out. Could do little about the opener. A solid performance. 7placeholder image
Did not face a single shot on target during the opening 45 minutes but commanded his area well and used the ball neatly with his feet. Tested early after the break and showed sharp reflexes to keep Brentford out. Could do little about the opener. A solid performance. 7 | Getty Images

James Copley’s Sunderland player ratings at Brentford as three stars score 8s during intense draw – gallery

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By James Copley

Sunderland AFC writer; Sunderland Echo

Published 5th Sep 2026, 17:02 BST

How James Copley rated Sunderland’s players during their Premier League clash with Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium

Sunderland continued their Premier League campaign against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Régis Le Bris’ side headed to West London looking to build on their first victory of the season against Fulham, with deadline-day signing Kevin Danso handed his debut.

Here is how James Copley rated the Sunderland players following the final whistle.

Introduced during the second half and produced a couple of decent blocks. Had limited opportunities to make an impact going forward. 6

13. Trai Hume

Introduced during the second half and produced a couple of decent blocks. Had limited opportunities to make an impact going forward. 6

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Introduced for his Sunderland debut with just under 15 minutes remaining and operated from the left. Did not have many opportunities to influence the game. 6

14. Malick Fofana

Introduced for his Sunderland debut with just under 15 minutes remaining and operated from the left. Did not have many opportunities to influence the game. 6 | Malick Fofana. Photo by Sunderland AFC.

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