Brentford concluded their 2024 campaign with a hard-fought goalless draw against Brighton and Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium. The match saw Yoane Wissa's 14th-minute goal disallowed for offside after a VAR check, amidst several first-half opportunities for both teams. Despite the lively start, the second half lacked attacking flair, with Brentford holding firm against Brighton's pressure to secure an important away point.For Brighton, this result extends their winless streak in the Premier League to six matches. They remain in 10th place on the table. Brentford, meanwhile, climbed above Tottenham to reach 11th position, just two points shy of Brighton. This draw marked only Brentford's second away point of the season and their first since November.

Thomas Frank's team showed resilience by defending well throughout the match. Despite losing regular goalkeeper Mark Flekken to injury before halftime, replacement Hakon Valdimarsson stepped up effectively. He made a crucial late save against Simon Adingra but was otherwise not heavily tested during his Premier League debut.

Joao Pedro's Performance Under Scrutiny

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler faces challenges with his team's attack. Injuries to Danny Welbeck and Evan Ferguson placed more responsibility on Joao Pedro. Supported by Kaoru Mitoma, Julio Enciso, and Brajan Gruda, Pedro struggled to make an impact. He registered just one shot on target and an xG of 0.12.Enciso was active early in the game, hitting the post and attempting eight shots—the joint-highest in a Premier League match this season. Gruda also impressed by creating five chances from open play, joining an elite group of players under 21 to achieve this feat in a single game.Despite starting the season brightly with four goals in his first six appearances, Joao Pedro has now gone six starts without scoring. This lack of goals is a concern for Brighton as they look to improve their attacking output.The match highlighted Brentford's ability to grind out results away from home while exposing Brighton's ongoing struggles in front of goal. Both teams will aim to address these issues as they move forward in the league campaign.