Brentford fell to a 0-2 home defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion in a Premier League match at the Gtech Community Stadium on February 21, 2026. Brighton's clinical finishing in the second half proved the difference in a match where Brentford struggled to create clear opportunities. The first half was a cagey affair, but Brighton broke the deadlock shortly after the interval through Evan Ferguson, who finished coolly after a defensive error. The Seagulls sealed the points late on when Kaoru Mitoma converted a penalty after being fouled in the box. The result extended Brentford's winless run and increased their concerns near the bottom of the table, while Brighton's victory bolstered their top-half standing. Brentford's manager pointed to a "lack of cutting edge," while Brighton's boss was pleased with a "professional away performance."