Brentford aim to avoid a fourth consecutive FA Cup third-round exit as they travel to Hillsborough this afternoon.
Keith Andrews’s side sit fifth in the Premier League following a dominant festive period. However, they face a historically difficult trip to South Yorkshire. The Bees have never won consecutive visits to this venue. History suggests this fixture is often a trap for the favourites. Despite the league gap, Andrews will be wary of a Wednesday side with nothing to lose. Complacency could be their biggest enemy against a team fighting for pride.
Brentford Team News
Keith Andrews must navigate significant absences while selecting a competitive lineup for this FA Cup tie. Frank Onyeka and Dango Ouattara are unavailable as they represent their nations at the Africa Cup of Nations. The injury list also remains lengthy. Fábio Carvalho, Josh Dasilva, and Antoni Milambo all remain sidelined. This forces the manager to truly test the depth of his squad.
There is also a likely rest for Igor Thiago. The striker picked up a minor knock after his recent goalscoring heroics. Consequently, Keane Lewis-Potter is expected to lead the attack, supported by Reiss Nelson and Mikkel Damsgaard. In goal, Caoimhin Kelleher is poised to start. Jordan Henderson and Mathias Jensen should anchor the midfield against a youthful Owls side. Their experience will be vital to calm any early nerves in a hostile atmosphere.
Brentford Predicted Lineup
Brentford predicted XI: Kelleher; Hickey, Pinnock, Van Den Berg, Henry; Jensen, Henderson; Nelson, Damsgaard, Peart-Harris; Lewis-Potter
When will the match kick off?
The FA Cup third-round fixture takes place at Hillsborough on Saturday, 10 January 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 15:00 GMT.
How to watch Sheffield Wednesday vs Brentford?
Due to the Saturday 3pm blackout, the match will not be shown live in the UK.
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