Brentford v Chelsea: where to watch, line-ups and team news | OneFootball

Brentford vs Chelsea opens the fifth round of the 2026/27 Premier League this Friday (18), at 4:00 PM (Brasília time), at the Gtech Community Stadium in London. The West London clash brings together a surprisingly unbeaten side and a Chelsea team still looking to find its rhythm in the competition.

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Context and current form of the teams

Brentford, managed by Keith Andrews, remains unbeaten in the 2026/27 Premier League: they began the campaign with an emphatic 3-0 win over Tottenham and then followed it up with consecutive draws against Leeds, Sunderland, and Bournemouth, totaling six points and sitting in seventh place. The team also beat Reading 2-1 last Tuesday in the EFL Cup.

Chelsea, meanwhile, under Xabi Alonso, has not managed to build momentum: they are in sixth place with seven points and come into this match on a two-game winless run, having lost 2-1 to Arsenal and drawn 2-2 with Hull City.

Current standings

Chelsea sits sixth in the Premier League with seven points. Brentford is right behind in seventh with six points and remains unbeaten in the competition.

Where to watch Brentford vs Chelsea

Brentford

Manager Keith Andrews will be without Collins, Van den Berg, Milambo, and Dasilva, all sidelined through injury. Even so, the team is relying on the consistency that has kept it unbeaten so far in the competition.

Unavailable: Collins, Van den Berg, Milambo, and Dasilva (injured).

Probable lineup

Chelsea

Xabi Alonso has a lengthy injury list for this match. João Pedro, Satpaev, Henderson, Caicedo, and Emegha are all out, forcing the coach to improvise in the starting lineup.

Unavailable: João Pedro, Satpaev, Henderson, Caicedo, and Emegha (medical department).

Probable lineup

Head-to-head record

The last meeting between the teams was on January 17, 2026 in the Premier League, when Chelsea beat Brentford 2-0 at home after going into halftime leading 1-0.

Officiating team

Match details

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Brentford vs Chelsea

What time is the Brentford vs Chelsea match?

The match kicks off at 4:00 PM (Brasília time) this Friday (18).

Where to watch Brentford vs Chelsea?

It will be broadcast on ESPN on pay TV and on Disney+ Premium via streaming.

What was the result of the last meeting between the teams?

Chelsea beat Brentford 2-0 at home.

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