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Liverpool beat nine‑man Brentford 2‑1 with Isak’s late winner

Alexander Isak scored the winner as Liverpool turned a 1‑0 deficit into a 2‑1 victory after Brentford were reduced to nine men.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:14:24 GMT

Alexander Isak secured Liverpool’s 2‑1 comeback win over Brentford at the Brentford Community Stadium on 17 October, according to the Independent.

What happened

Brentford opened the scoring in the first half when Keane Lewis‑Potter headed in from an Igor Thiago cross. Liverpool were awarded a penalty shortly before half‑time, but a VAR review overturned the decision after Dango Ouattara was found to have only lightly touched the ball.

Two minutes later, Brentford defender Yehor Yarmoliuk was shown a red card for violent conduct after a VAR review deemed his head‑butting action towards Liverpool’s Jeremy Jacquet during a corner. The dismissal left Brentford with nine men for the remainder of the match.

In the second half, Florian Wirtz supplied Victor Munoz, who equalised with a left‑footed shot past keeper Caoimhin Kelleher. The winning goal arrived in the 70th minute when Mac Allister crossed to Bradley Barcola, whose header was flicked on to Isak, who finished past Kelleher.

What the reports add

The Independent noted that Isak was returning from a two‑match injury lay‑off and that he scored his fifth league goal of the season. It also highlighted that Brentford lost Vitaly Janelt to a second yellow card in stoppage time, further reducing their numbers.

What was said

The match report referenced a Reuters comment that Barcola “missed a chance to score” after a poor chip attempt, prompting chants of “what a waste of money” from home fans.

How it came about

Liverpool entered the game after a recent 3‑0 defeat to Manchester City and missing several key players, including Isak and Dominik Szoboszlai, who had returned only to be substituted early due to injury recurrence. Brentford’s reduced squad and the red card created the opening for Liverpool’s late surge.

Key facts

Liverpool won 2‑1 after Brentford led 1‑0 (independent.co.uk)
Yehor Yarmoliuk was sent off for violent conduct in first‑half stoppage time (independent.co.uk)
Alexander Isak scored the winning goal in the 70th minute (independent.co.uk)
Victor Munoz equalised for Liverpool after the break (independent.co.uk)
Brentford were reduced to nine men after Vitaly Janelt received a second yellow card (independent.co.uk)