Rentford Town 2 vs 2 Arsenal

Rentford Town hosted Arsenal at Oakfield Park on 20 September 2025, with kick-off at 8:00pm in front of a crowd of 45,632. The match ended in a 2-2 stalemate after 98 minutes of intense football, with both sides sharing the spoils in a pulsating encounter. The first half was a tightly contested affair, with Rentford taking the lead inside 4 minutes with a screamer from Barrister, but a header from Gabriel 2 minutes later, got Arsenal back into the game, but another 2 minutes later, an own goal from Gabriel gave us the lead back, with the defender scoring at both ends.

A red card for Timber gave us the extra man, but they equalised again after a header from Saliba in the 38th minute to make it 2-2. There were no more goals after that.

Lucas Barrister and Cameron Whittaker-Humphreys were named players of the match, reflecting their significant contributions on the pitch. The 2-2 draw at Oakfield Park was a testament to the resilience and quality displayed by both teams.

Overall, Rentford Town demonstrated tactical discipline and determination to hold Arsenal to a draw in front of a large and passionate crowd.