Brentford will take on Chelsea in a west London derby in the Premier League 2026-27 at the Gtech Community Stadium on Friday.
Keith Andrews’ Brentford heads into the contest unbeaten in the league this season, with one win and three draws from its opening four matches. The Bees are seventh in the standings with six points.
Chelsea, under Xabi Alonso, is a point ahead in sixth place after two wins, one draw and one defeat.
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Chelsea Starting XI: Martinez; Fofana, Lacroix, Colwill; Neto, Henderson, Barco, Chavarria; Palmer, Rogers, Welbeck.
Subs: Penders, Acheampong, Gusto, Hato, Lavia, Nicoll-Jazuli, Gittens, Estevao, Quenda.
Brentford Starting XI: Kelleher; Kayode, Ajer, Schuster, Lewis-Potter; Janelt, Yarmoliuk, Damsgaard; Anthony, Thiago, Schade
Subs: Balcombe, Hickey, Henry, Ouattara, Wilson, Carvalho, Sangare, Diouf, Frederick
Published on Sep 18, 2026