Brentford Eliminate Sheffield Wednesday from FA Cup with 2-0 Victory

11 January 2026 Football

Premier League Side Too Strong for Struggling Championship Club

A very youthful Sheffield Wednesday side exited the FA Cup at the third round stage on Saturday, being beaten 2-0 by Brentford at Hillsborough. The result highlighted the stark contrast between the two sides, with Brentford having acquired 13 points from five matches and risen from 15th to 5th in the Premier League table, whilst Sheffield Wednesday are rooted to the foot of the Championship on -7 points, 32 adrift of safety following administration and points deductions.

Match Details and Key Moments

The Premier League side, who arrived in S6 sitting fifth in the table, got the job done via goals either side of half-time from Keane Lewis-Potter and Mathias Jensen. Lewis-Potter opened the scoring after 27 minutes, turning the ball home at the back post after being picked out at a free-kick, before Jensen doubled their advantage from the penalty spot with a thumping effort.

The match was played at Hillsborough Stadium, with Brentford head coach Keith Andrews opting for a strong side despite the opportunity to rotate. Wednesday, to their credit, gave as good as they had got, especially with such a young team on show. However, the Owls faced additional setback when goalkeeper Pierce Charles was forced off with an injury in the second half.

Context and Significance

Sheffield Wednesday were tasked with not only halting the Bees’ excellent form but ending a run that has seen them go winless in 19 games (12 defeats) since a 2-0 win away to Portsmouth in September. The FA Cup represented a potential distraction from their Championship struggles, but Brentford’s quality proved decisive.

For Brentford, the victory continues their impressive season under Keith Andrews. It was a fourth win in five matches over the festive period that has seen them score 13 goals, demonstrating their attacking prowess. The Bees now progress to the FA Cup fourth round, maintaining momentum in multiple competitions whilst Sheffield Wednesday must refocus on their battle for Championship survival.