A London derby under the lights rounds off Saturday’s action as Brentford host an unbeaten Chelsea at the Gtech Community Stadium.
The 8pm kick-off presents a clash of fortunes. Chelsea have made a strong start under new manager Enzo Maresca, while Brentford are still adapting after a summer of significant change. However, history favours the home side in this fixture, as the Bees have won their last three encounters against their West London rivals.
Brentford vs Chelsea – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Saturday, 13 September 2025
- Kick-off: 8pm BST
- Venue: Gtech Community Stadium, London
- Last Meeting: Chelsea 0-0 Brentford, 6 April 2025, Premier League.
Team News
Brentford
Manager Keith Andrews has been handed a major boost ahead of the derby. Key midfielder Vitaly Janelt is available for selection for the first time this season after recovering from a heel injury. In addition, defender Michael Kayode is fit after an illness. Paris Maghoma and Gustavo Nunes, however, remain sidelined.
Chelsea
Enzo Maresca is dealing with a growing injury list, especially in attack. New striker Liam Delap has been ruled out for up to three months with a hamstring injury. He joins Dario Essugo and Levi Colwill on the long-term absentee list. There is some positive news, however, as Cole Palmer has returned to training, and new signing Alejandro Garnacho is expected to feature.
Form
Brentford
The Bees have had a mixed start to the season, with one win and two losses. They have struggled to create chances, taking the fewest shots in the Premier League so far.
However, their strong home form, which has seen them win three of their last four at the Gtech Community Stadium, will give them confidence. They will also lean on their excellent recent head-to-head record against the Blues.
Chelsea
The Blues are unbeaten in their opening three games, with two wins and a draw. Their last victory over Fulham was controversial, but it continued their strong defensive trend.
In fact, Enzo Maresca’s side have kept nine clean sheets in their last 15 league games. This is their fourth consecutive London derby, and they are aiming to win a third in a row.
Predicted Lineups
Brentford predicted XI: Kelleher; Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Lewis-Potter; Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Damsgaard; Outtara, Igor Thiago, Schade
Chelsea predicted XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Tosin, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Enzo; Estevao, Pedro Neto, Garnacho; Joao Pedro
How to watch Brentford vs Chelsea?
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, and Sky Sports Ultra HDR in the UK. Coverage begins at 7:45 pm BST.
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