Kevin Schade struck twice to help Brentford claw back from a deficit and finish the match level at 2‑2 against Bournemouth, leaving Marco Rose still waiting for his inaugural Premier League win as a manager. The opening half saw Schade give the Bees the lead with a well‑timed header, only for Justin Kluivert to restore parity for the Cherries four minutes before the interval. After the break, Marcus Tavernier, who notched his third goal of the campaign, put Bournemouth ahead eight minutes into the second period, reigniting hopes that Rose might finally break his winless run. However, a careless clearance from Dorde Petrovic just three minutes later was intercepted by Schade, who capitalised with a second strike to level the score once more.
The goal not only rescued a point for Brentford but also underscored the volatility that has characterised Bournemouth’s early season. Bournemouth have now found themselves in the lead in each of their first four Premier League fixtures, yet none of those advantages have been converted into a win. This mirrors a rare pattern last seen in the 1992/93 season when Chelsea led in their opening three matches without securing victory.
The Cherries have also dropped more points from winning positions than any other side since the start of the previous campaign, a trend highlighted by their recent surrender of a two‑goal cushion against Newcastle United. For Brentford, the draw maintains their unbeaten start under caretaker boss Keith Andrews, who has guided the team through four league games without defeat.
Nevertheless, the Bees have now surrendered points from winning positions in three consecutive matches, suggesting a need for greater composure when ahead. Their unbeaten run against Bournemouth stretches to twelve games, a streak that began in August 2014 and has become a point of pride for the London club. The match featured several noteworthy moments.
In the seventh minute, Tavernier delivered a pinpoint set‑piece from the left, but Silva’s effort went wide, missing an easy opportunity. At the 34th minute, Schade rose to meet a cross from Yarmoliuk, beating Petrovic’s outstretched hand to head the ball toward goal. Three minutes later, Rayan produced a rebound that sailed over the bar after a slick Bournemouth move.
By the 38th minute, Bournemouth continued to press, with Rayan laying the ball off to Evanilson, whose run into the box culminated in a pass to Kluivert, who stretched and fired a shot that tested the Brentford keeper. Controversy erupted in stoppage time of the first half when Brentford appealed for a penalty, claiming Adrien Truffert had handled the ball while attempting to block a cross. After a VAR review, the decision was overturned and play resumed.
The second half opened with Tavernier’s second goal in the 53rd minute, drilling home to give Bournemouth a 2‑1 lead. Just three minutes later, Petrovic produced a costly error, allowing Schade to pounce and equalise, restoring the draw. After the final whistle, Bournemouth manager Marco Rose reflected on the performance: "We do enough to win games; it’s a matter of momentum and situation.
I’m confident that if we keep working hard, the results will come. I felt we should have taken all three points, but a draw is still a respectable outcome.
I love the attitude we displayed and the conviction in our style of play. We need to be more efficient in both boxes – if we concede two goals, we must aim to score three.
Brentford are a tough opponent, and we managed to avoid many dangerous moments after they began to press." Keith Andrews, Brentford’s caretaker, was more measured: "We didn’t deserve the full three points; our efficiency and cohesion were lacking at times. Nonetheless, the grit, character and resilience we showed to secure a point away from home, while remaining unbeaten, are positives." Speaking about Schade, Andrews praised the forward: "He’s been outstanding.
Whether he’s on the ball or off it, his honesty and work‑rate are evident. You can see the confidence he displayed against Leeds, and today he delivered two crucial goals – a fantastic display." Sky Sports analyst William Bitibiri offered a broader perspective: "Bournemouth have become the first side to lead in each of their first four Premier League games without securing a win. After the Newcastle draw, Marco Rose admitted that game‑management is an area they must improve. Statistically, Bournemouth produced 20 shots, ten on target, while Brentford only managed two attempts on goal.
Those numbers would suggest a win for Bournemouth, yet they allowed Brentford to equalise quickly after taking the lead. The pattern of conceding shortly after scoring is becoming a hallmark of their early season, and until they can hold onto leads, they will continue to drop points.
Four leads, zero wins – welcome to the Premier League, Marco." Overall, the encounter highlighted Brentford’s ability to recover from setbacks and maintain an unbeaten record, while Bournemouth’s inability to protect leads remains a pressing concern as they strive for that elusive first Premier League victory under Rose’s stewardship.