Brentford XI vs Chelsea – Team News and Predicted Lineup

Brentford heads to Stamford Bridge this afternoon looking to extend their unbeaten run to seven matches.

They aim to keep their spot in the Premier League‘s top five. Keith Andrews’s team has performed well this season, currently sitting fifth, just two points from the top four. The Bees come to West London in great form.

Brentford has won four of their last six matches, including a recent 3-0 victory over Sunderland. Moreover, they have a solid record at Stamford Bridge, winning four of their nine away league matches there. This gives them confidence as they look to challenge Liam Rosenior in his home league debut.

Brentford Team News

The visitors receive a boost with the return of Dango Ouattara, who is back after Burkina Faso’s exit from the Africa Cup of Nations. Additionally, star striker Igor Thiago is available after recovering from a minor injury and has scored 16 goals this season, just behind Erling Haaland.

However, the Bees will still be missing long-term absentees Josh Dasilva, Fábio Carvalho, and Antoni Milambo. Frank Onyeka is also out due to AFCON commitments. The medical team will make a late decision on veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson. Caoimhin Kelleher will start in goal, with Kevin Schade supporting Thiago in attack. This combination has been effective in the final moments of matches.

Brentford Predicted Lineup

Brentford predicted XI: Kelleher; Kayode, Ajer, Collins, Henry; Yarmolyuk, Janelt; Ouattara, Jensen, Schade; Thiago

When will the match kick off?

The Premier League match is set for Saturday, 17 January 2026, at Stamford Bridge, with a kick-off time of 15:00 GMT.

How to watch Chelsea vs Brentford?

Due to the Saturday 3:00 PM blackout, the match will not be broadcast live in the UK. However, audio commentary is available on BBC Radio 5 Live and TalkSport.

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