Yoane Wissa nets 8th Premier League goal of the season in Brentford’s win over Leicester

Yoane Wissa continued his impressive form in the Premier League, scoring his eighth goal of the 2024-2025 season in Brentford’s 3-1 victory over Leicester City at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday, November 30.

The 28-year-old Congolese striker found the back of the net in the 25th minute, leveling the score at 1-1 after Leicester took the lead through Facundo Buonanotte in the 21st minute.

Wissa’s equalizer came just minutes after his team had fall

en behind, helping Brentford bounce back from a difficult start.

This goal marks a significant milestone for Wissa, who has now scored in eight of his 10 Premier League appearances this season.

Additionally, his fifth goal at home puts him in strong contention to surpass his record of 12 goals from the previous campaign.

With the win, Brentford climbed back on track after a frustrating 1-1 draw with Everton the week before.

Wissa’s solid form at home has been crucial for his team, with nearly half of his goals coming at the Gtech Community Stadium.

The match saw Brentford extend their advantage thanks to a brace from Kevin Schade, who made it 3-1, securing all three points for the hosts.

With his current tally, Wissa is within reach of surpassing his own Premier League goal-scoring record, an achievement he will aim to break in the coming matches.