The Brentford FC vs Arsenal FC timeline shows how this clash played out in the Premier League at a glance.
Brentford and Arsenal played out a 1-1 draw at Brentford’s ground on 12 February 2026 in the Premier League.
The result extended the head-to-head record between the two clubs to 24 meetings across all competitions since 1902.
Brentford’s overall record against Arsenal now stands at six wins, seven draws, and eleven defeats across that history.
The two clubs first met in the FA Cup in December 1902, with Woolwich Arsenal winning the replay 5-0 after an initial 1-1 draw.
Brentford enjoyed a strong period against Arsenal in the late 1930s, winning four of six League Division One meetings during that era.
The clubs did not face each other in competitive football again for over seven decades before meeting in the 2018 League Cup.
Arsenal won that 2018 League Cup tie 3-1, beginning a more modern chapter in the rivalry between the two west London and north London clubs.
Brentford’s most celebrated recent result came on 13 August 2021, when they beat Arsenal 2-0 in their first-ever Premier League home match.
Arsenal have since dominated the Premier League encounters, losing only once in the league to Brentford since that famous 2021 opening-day defeat.
The February 2026 draw follows a 2-0 Arsenal Premier League win over Brentford at the Emirates Stadium in December 2025.
