Beyond the Breakdown is back with Jacob ‘The Gowler’ Gowler and Matt ‘The Allard’ Allard getting properly stuck into the detail after a busy run of games.

First up, a forensic look back at the Everton and Fulham matches – from Everton’s super narrow shape trying to shut the Bees down, to Fulham’s in-game tweaks that shifted the momentum. The lads dig into the numbers behind Brentford’s finishing too – what’s going right, what’s not, and whether the data backs up what we’re seeing with our eyes

There’s also a proper stat attack on those late goals – just how often are the Bees conceding after 90 minutes, and is it a trend or just bad luck?

Kevin Schade goes under the microscope as well. The Gowler pulls out the key metrics, while the pair chat tactics, roles, and what tweaks could get him more involved and more effective in this Brentford setup

Then it’s onto the bigger picture – European football. What actually happens to Premier League teams when they qualify? The research, the impact on league form, and how UEFA’s stricter profitability and sustainability rules could shape decision-making

And the big question – is a season WITHOUT Europe actually better for the Bees?

Finally, a look ahead to the next three fixtures. Manchester United and a focus on Bryan Mbeumo’s season so far, West Ham and how Nuno’s tactical approach might be exposed, and Manchester City – where, if anywhere, are the chinks in the armour?

Stats, tactics, and proper football chat – this is Beyond the Breakdown

The research the chaps referred to on the podcast with regards Europe can be found here - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/329901699_Playing_in_the_UEFA_Europa_League_Does_Not_Adversely_Affect_English_Premier_League_or_La_Liga_Performance

https://thedirectorsinbox.substack.com/p/why-premier-league-teams-will-be

The tweet Kieran Maguire referred to from the Swiss Ramble can be found here

https://x.com/SwissRamble/status/2044685949074841742?s=20

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