The encounter was a rollercoaster of momentum, defined by set-piece goals and penalty drama. West Ham captain opened the scoring in the 19th minute, pouncing on a loose ball after a corner. Brentford's in-form striker Igor Thiago equalised shortly after with his 20th goal of the season, but Bowen restored the Hammers' lead before half-time with a clinical penalty after Michael Kayode fouled Adama Traoré.
The second half saw Brentford intensify their pressure, eventually finding an equaliser in the 81st minute when Thiago converted his second penalty of the night following a foul by Crysencio Summerville. Despite chances for both sides in extra time—including a goalbound effort from Callum Wilson that was brilliantly saved by Caoimhin Kelleher—the match proceeded to a shootout. West Ham - Brentford
: This victory marked the first time West Ham reached the FA Cup quarter-finals in a decade. The encounter was a rollercoaster of momentum, defined
: The two sides are scheduled to meet again in the Premier League on 2 May 2026 at the Gtech Community Stadium. West Ham United Goals (AET) Shootout Result Total Shots Possession Corners The second half saw Brentford intensify their pressure,
West Ham United dramatically progressed to the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 5-3 penalty shootout victory over Brentford on 9 March 2026, following a 2-2 draw after extra time at the London Stadium. Tue, Mar 10 West Ham won!