Kevin Schade delivered a brace to help Brentford claw back from a deficit and finish the match at Bournemouth with a 2-2 draw, leaving Marco Rose still waiting for his inaugural Premier League win as a manager. Schade opened the scoring in the first half with a well‑timed header, only for Justin Kluivert to equalise four minutes before the interval. After the break, Marcus Tavernier, who notched his third goal of the campaign, put the Cherries ahead eight minutes into the second half, giving Rose a fleeting glimpse of a maiden top‑flight triumph. However, a loose pass from Dørde Petrovic near his own penalty area was pounced on by Schade just three minutes later, and the German forward struck again to restore parity.
Bournemouth have now found themselves leading in each of their first four Premier League fixtures this season, yet they have failed to convert any of those advantages into a win. This dubious record mirrors only one other side – Chelsea in the 1992/93 campaign – that led in its opening three matches without securing a victory. The pattern underscores a growing anxiety at the Vitality Stadium, where the team has already surrendered more points from winning positions than any other club since the start of last season.
Their recent collapse against Newcastle, where they let a two‑goal cushion slip away, further highlights the issue. For Brentford, the draw maintains an unbeaten start to the campaign under interim boss Keith Andrews. The Bees have avoided defeat in their first four league games, though they, too, have dropped points from winning positions in three consecutive outings. The result also extends Brentford's unbeaten run against Bournemouth to 12 games, a streak that dates back to August 2014.
Key moments of the encounter included a spectacular set‑piece from Tavernier in the seventh minute, which found Silva, who unfortunately missed the target. In the 34th minute, a cross delivered by Yarmoliuk after Bournemouth failed to clear their lines was met by Schade, whose header forced a save from Petrovic but still beat the goalkeeper.
A rebound in the 37th minute saw Rayan blast the ball over the bar following a well‑executed Bournemouth move. Five minutes later, Bournemouth continued to press, with Rayan laying the ball off to Evanilson, whose effort was collected by Kluivert, who stretched and fired, forcing the Brentford keeper into a scramble. Controversy arose 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 referee waved play on, and the teams headed into the tunnel.
The second half opened with Tavernier restoring Bournemouth's lead in the 53rd minute, drilling home a precise finish to make it 2-1. Just three minutes later, Petrovic produced a rare error, mis‑controlling a back‑pass that fell to Schade, who calmly slotted his second of the night to level the scores. 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 with continued hard work we can turn things around. I felt we should have taken all three points, but the draw is what it is.
I'm pleased with the team's attitude and the conviction in our style of play. We need to be more efficient in both boxes – if we concede two, we must aim for three.
Brentford are a tough opponent, and we avoided many dangerous moments after they started to get dangerous." Keith Andrews, Brentford's caretaker boss, offered a measured assessment: "We didn't deserve the full three points – that would be my honest view. 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 added: "He's been outstanding. Whether he has the ball or not, his work rate and honesty are evident. You can see his confidence growing – remember his goal against Leeds – and the way he found the net twice today was a real pleasure." Sky Sports analyst William Bitibiri provided a broader perspective: "Bournemouth have become the first side to lead in each of their opening four Premier League games without winning any. After the draw with Newcastle, Marco Rose admitted that game management needed improvement.
Statistically, Bournemouth were dominant – 20 shots, ten on target – while Brentford only tested Petrovic twice. Yet the Cherries' inability to hold onto a lead, conceding again within three minutes of going ahead, is a recurring theme. The team clearly has the quality to win matches, but until they can control the periods after scoring and prevent opponents from regaining momentum, points will continue to slip away. Four leads, no wins – welcome to the Premier League, Marco Rose." Overall, the match highlighted Brentford's capacity to recover from setbacks and maintain an unbeaten record, while Bournemouth's recurring inability to protect leads remains a pressing concern as they search for that elusive first Premier League victory.