James Hayter scored twice as Yeovil Town eased to a deserved 3-1 win against Brentford.

Hayter broke the deadlock with a first-half volley after Tony Craig's blunder before Clayton Donaldson levelled it with a 55th-minute curler.

Bees debutant Paul Hayes then had his penalty saved by Marek Stech after Yeovil's Byron Webster had handled.

But Hayter waltzed through to rifle home 10 minutes from time before Craig put through his own goal.

New Bees left-back Scott Barron was beaten for pace by Lewis Young, whose cross was smashed into the roof of the net by a backtracking Craig.

VIEWS FROM THE DRESSING ROOM

Yeovil Town striker James Hayter tells BBC Somerset:

"It's nice to get off the mark, get a couple of goals and pick up the three points.

"We've got a small squad but it's a tight-knit group and that's going to be massive for us all season.

"Even if you find yourself out of the team, you're still part of the squad.

"It's going to take a team effort to do what we want to do this season. We've got a really good togetherness."

Lineup, Bookings (3) & Substitutions (5)

Brentford

  • 21 Moore
  • 03 Barron
  • 05 Craig
  • 14 Logan
  • 32 Legge
  • 04 Forshaw
  • 07 Saunders (Hayes - 67' )
  • 08 Douglas
  • 20 Diagouraga (Forrester - 68' )
  • 09 Donaldson
  • 10 El Alagui

Substitutes

  • 01 Lee
  • 02 O'Connor
  • 15 Dallas
  • 18 Fredericks
  • 26 Redwood
  • 19 Forrester
  • 23 Hayes

Yeovil Town

  • 01 Stech
  • 02 Ayling Booked
  • 03 McAllister
  • 04 Hinds Booked
  • 05 Webster Booked
  • 06 Blizzard
  • 07 Marsh-Brown (Ralph - 69' )
  • 08 Upson
  • 14 Foley (Young - 68' )
  • 09 Hayter
  • 11 Reid (Ugwu - 77' )

Substitutes

  • 12 Stewart
  • 16 Ralph
  • 20 Haynes-Brown
  • 15 Young
  • 19 Ugwu
Ref: Carl Berry
Att: 5,269

Match Stats

Shots

18 12

On target

7 8

Corners

8 9

Fouls

10 15

Live Text Commentary

90:00 +5:13 Full time

Full Time The final whistle goes and the game is over.

90:00 +3:46

Corner taken short by Nathan Ralph. Short corner worked by Lewis Young. Luke Ayling challenges Harry Forrester unfairly and gives away a free kick. Simon Moore restarts play with the free kick.

90:00 +3:17

Clayton Donaldson crosses the ball, save by Marek Stech.

90:00 +2:44

Foul by Nathan Ralph on Scott Barron, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Simon Moore.

90:00 +1:54

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Lewis Young by Jonathan Douglas. Luke Ayling restarts play with the free kick.

90:00 +0:51

Adam Forshaw produces a right-footed shot from a long way out which goes wide right of the goal.

90:00 +0:25

The ball is crossed by Scott Barron, clearance by Byron Webster.

88:29

Nathan Ralph gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Harry Forrester. The free kick is swung in right-footed by Adam Forshaw, save by Marek Stech.

71:43

The ball is delivered by Dominic Blizzard, Tony Craig manages to make a clearance. Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Jonathan Douglas from the left by-line, clearance made by Richard Hinds.

85:34

Header from deep inside the area by Farid El Alagui goes over the bar.

85:06

Foul by James McAllister on Clayton Donaldson, free kick awarded. Adam Forshaw takes the direct free kick.

83:51

Assist by Lewis Young.

83:51 Goal scored

Goal - Tony Craig - Brentford 1 - 3 Yeovil An own goal is scored by Tony Craig. Brentford 1-3 Yeovil.

80:42

Corner taken right-footed by Adam Forshaw, Tony Craig takes a shot. Save by Marek Stech.

79:27 Goal scored

Goal - James Hayter - Brentford 1 - 2 Yeovil Goal scored by James Hayter from deep inside the penalty box to the bottom right corner of the goal. Brentford 1-2 Yeovil.

78:12

Gozie Ugwu challenges Farid El Alagui unfairly and gives away a free kick. Simon Moore takes the direct free kick.

76:53 Substitution

Substitution Reuben Reid goes off and Gozie Ugwu comes on.

75:17

Edward Upson takes a shot. Outswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Edward Upson, Clayton Donaldson makes a clearance. The assistant referee signals for offside against James Hayter. Simon Moore takes the direct free kick. Save by Simon Moore.

69:20 Penalty

Penalty taken by Paul Hayes saved by Marek Stech. Brentford 1-1 Yeovil.

66:44 Substitution

Substitution Nathan Ralph on for Keanu Marsh-Brown.

66:44

Handball decision goes against Byron Webster.

66:44 Substitution

Substitution (Yeovil) makes a substitution, with Lewis Young coming on for Sam Foley.

66:44 Substitution

Substitution Toumani Diagouraga goes off and Harry Forrester comes on.

66:44 Substitution

Substitution Sam Saunders leaves the field to be replaced by Paul Hayes.

73:49 Booking

Booking Luke Ayling receives a caution.

73:43

Luke Ayling gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Clayton Donaldson. Direct free kick taken by Scott Barron.

71:43

Dominic Blizzard produces a cross, clearance by Tony Craig. Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Edward Upson from the left by-line, Leon Legge makes a clearance.

69:20 Penalty

Penalty taken by Farid El Alagui saved by Marek Stech. Brentford 1-1 Yeovil.

66:44 Substitution

Substitution Nathan Ralph joins the action as a substitute, replacing Keanu Marsh-Brown.

66:44

Byron Webster handles the ball and concedes a .

66:44 Substitution

Substitution Sam Foley leaves the field to be replaced by Lewis Young.

66:44 Substitution

Substitution Toumani Diagouraga leaves the field to be replaced by Harry Forrester.

66:44 Substitution

Substitution Paul Hayes replaces Sam Saunders.

64:24

Corner taken right-footed by Sam Saunders from the right by-line, Leon Legge produces a right-footed shot from close in that goes over the bar.

63:37

Adam Forshaw takes a shot. Byron Webster gets a block in. Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Sam Saunders, clearance by Luke Ayling.

62:41

Sam Foley takes a shot. Save by Simon Moore. Corner taken right-footed by Edward Upson to the near post, Jonathan Douglas makes a clearance.

60:33

Reuben Reid takes a shot. Adam Forshaw gets a block in. Corner taken right-footed by Edward Upson from the right by-line, Jonathan Douglas manages to make a clearance. Keanu Marsh-Brown takes a shot. Comfortable save by Simon Moore.

59:51

Foul by Clayton Donaldson on Luke Ayling, free kick awarded. James McAllister restarts play with the free kick.

58:15

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on James Hayter by Sam Saunders. Edward Upson has an effort direct from the free kick.

57:25

Effort on goal by Sam Saunders from inside the box misses to the right of the target.

55:55

James Hayter fouled by Tony Craig, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick crossed right-footed by James McAllister from right channel, free kick awarded for a foul by Richard Hinds on Leon Legge. Toumani Diagouraga takes the free kick.

54:44

Toumani Diagouraga provided the assist for the goal.

54:44 Goal scored

Goal - Clayton Donaldson - Brentford 1 - 1 Yeovil Clayton Donaldson fires in a goal from inside the penalty area to the bottom right corner of the goal. Brentford 1-1 Yeovil.

52:22

Sam Saunders delivers the ball from the free kick right-footed from right wing, clearance made by Edward Upson. Leon Legge produces a left-footed shot from the edge of the box and misses to the right of the goal.

52:22 Booking

Booking The referee cautions Byron Webster for unsporting behaviour.

52:12

Byron Webster gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Clayton Donaldson.

51:08

Scott Barron produces a cross, Farid El Alagui takes a shot. Save by Marek Stech.

48:18

Free kick crossed right-footed by Sam Saunders, clearance made by Luke Ayling. Effort from just outside the box by Scott Barron goes over the bar. Leon Legge handles the ball and concedes a free kick. James McAllister takes the direct free kick. Luke Ayling gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Jonathan Douglas. Simon Moore restarts play with the free kick.

48:18 Booking

Booking Richard Hinds is cautioned by the ref for unsporting behaviour.

48:07

Richard Hinds concedes a free kick for a foul on Sam Saunders.

47:35

Clayton Donaldson crosses the ball, James McAllister manages to make a clearance.

46:44

James Hayter concedes a free kick for a foul on Farid El Alagui. Free kick taken by Sam Saunders.

45:22

Reuben Reid concedes a free kick for a foul on Shaleum Logan. Simon Moore restarts play with the free kick.

45:01

The referee blows his whistle to start the second half.

45:00 +1:58 Half time

Half Time The ref blows to end the first period.

45:00 +1:33

Clayton Donaldson has an effort at goal from just outside the box which goes wide of the left-hand post.

44:30

Free kick awarded for a foul by Sam Saunders on Edward Upson. Free kick taken by James McAllister.

43:41

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Farid El Alagui by Richard Hinds. The free kick is delivered right-footed by Adam Forshaw from left wing, save by Marek Stech.

43:41

Richard Hinds concedes a free kick for a foul on Farid El Alagui. Adam Forshaw restarts play with the free kick.

42:52

Sam Saunders delivers the ball. Unfair challenge on Leon Legge by Reuben Reid results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Tony Craig.

41:56

The ball is crossed by Dominic Blizzard, Header from deep inside the area by Reuben Reid goes over the bar.

40:19

Shaleum Logan sends in a cross, Edward Upson manages to make a clearance.

38:35

Effort on goal by Clayton Donaldson from deep inside the penalty area misses to the right of the target.

38:00

The referee blows for offside against Richard Hinds. Simon Moore restarts play with the free kick.

36:50

Unfair challenge on Sam Foley by Shaleum Logan results in a free kick. Edward Upson crosses the ball from the free kick right-footed from left channel, Clayton Donaldson manages to make a clearance. Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Edward Upson from the right by-line, clearance made by Farid El Alagui.

35:51

The ball is delivered by Keanu Marsh-Brown, blocked by Scott Barron. Corner taken right-footed by Edward Upson from the right by-line, Farid El Alagui makes a clearance.

35:10

Outswinging corner taken by Edward Upson, Adam Forshaw makes a clearance.

34:46

Adam Forshaw takes a shot. Comfortable save by Marek Stech.

33:56

Clayton Donaldson produces a right-footed shot from the edge of the box and misses to the right of the goal.

33:37

Sam Saunders produces a cross, Dominic Blizzard gets a block in.

32:48

Sam Saunders delivers the ball.

32:03

Leon Legge fouled by Reuben Reid, the ref awards a free kick. Tony Craig restarts play with the free kick.

30:51

Corner taken by Sam Saunders, clearance made by Byron Webster.

28:52

Centre by Sam Saunders, Byron Webster manages to make a clearance. Outswinging corner taken by Sam Saunders, clearance made by Luke Ayling.

28:44

The ball is sent over by Scott Barron, clearance by Byron Webster.

26:18

Toumani Diagouraga concedes a free kick for a foul on James McAllister. James McAllister takes the direct free kick.

24:52

The ball is sent over by Keanu Marsh-Brown, save made by Simon Moore.

22:17

Assist by Sam Foley.

22:17 Goal scored

Goal - James Hayter - Brentford 0 - 1 Yeovil Goal scored by James Hayter from close range to the bottom left corner of the goal. Brentford 0-1 Yeovil.

19:57

The ball is crossed by Shaleum Logan, Richard Hinds manages to make a clearance.

16:59

Edward Upson takes a shot. Comfortable save by Simon Moore.

16:05

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Richard Hinds by Jonathan Douglas. Marek Stech restarts play with the free kick.

15:07

Farid El Alagui takes a shot. Save by Marek Stech. Corner from the left by-line taken by Adam Forshaw, Headed effort from deep inside the area by Farid El Alagui misses to the right of the target.

14:52

The ball is sent over by Sam Saunders, Dominic Blizzard makes a clearance.

13:42

Adam Forshaw takes a shot. Marek Stech makes a save. Corner from right by-line taken by Sam Saunders.

11:53

Keanu Marsh-Brown takes a shot. Save made by Simon Moore.

11:28

Free kick awarded for a foul by Adam Forshaw on Reuben Reid. James Hayter restarts play with the free kick.

10:57

Centre by James McAllister, clearance made by Toumani Diagouraga.

9:11

Centre by Jonathan Douglas, clearance made by Byron Webster. Adam Forshaw has an effort at goal from outside the penalty box which goes wide right of the target.

7:48

The official flags James Hayter offside. Simon Moore takes the free kick.

5:09

Effort from outside the penalty box by James Hayter goes wide right of the goal.

4:28

Reuben Reid produces a right-footed shot from deep inside the penalty area which goes wide of the right-hand post.

2:55

Adam Forshaw gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Reuben Reid. James McAllister takes the direct free kick.

1:14

Sam Saunders crosses the ball.

0:00

The referee gets the game started.

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