The London Stadium provides the backdrop for a high-stakes capital clash on Monday night as West Ham United and Brentford battle for a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
West Ham United enter this fifth-round tie looking to build on the significant momentum gained from their 1–0 Premier League victory over Fulham on Wednesday. Under Nuno Espírito Santo, the Hammers have found a resilient streak, losing just twice in their last ten outings across all competitions.
While top-flight survival remains a priority, the FA Cup offers a glittering opportunity to secure major silverware for a side that has shown clinical efficiency in knockout football this season. However, the Hammers face a challenging historical hurdle; they have been eliminated from their last three consecutive FA Cup fifth-round ties, last reaching the quarter-finals a decade ago.
Brentford, meanwhile, travel across London, currently sitting in seventh place in the Premier League and enjoying one of the most successful campaigns in their history. Keith Andrews’ side reached this stage by navigating past Sheffield Wednesday and non-league Macclesfield, and they arrive at the London Stadium seeking to progress to their first quarter-final since 1989.
The Bees have proved to be a persistent thorn in West Ham’s side recently, winning seven of their last ten meetings since joining the top flight in 2021. Having already secured a 2–0 victory at this venue in October, Brentford will be confident of maintaining their dominance and extending their impressive unbeaten run on the road.
West Ham United vs Brentford – Match preview and team news
- Date: Monday, 9 March 2026
- Kick-off: 19:30 GMT
- Venue: London Stadium, London
- Referee: Andrew Madley
- VAR: Constantine Hatzidakis
- Last Meeting: West Ham United 0–2 Brentford (20 Oct 2025, Premier League)
Team News
West Ham United
The Hammers are boosted by the return of midfielder Freddie Potts, who has served a three-match suspension. However, Nuno Espírito Santo faces uncertainty over January signing Pablo Felipe (calf) and veteran goalkeeper Łukasz Fabiański (back). Crysencio Summerville, who has been involved in all three of West Ham’s FA Cup goals this season, is expected to start.
Brentford
Keith Andrews confirmed a significant blow as defender Rico Henry is sidelined for a “decent period” with a hamstring injury sustained against Bournemouth. He joins long-term absentees Fábio Carvalho, Antoni Milambo, and Josh Dasilva in the medical bay. Aaron Hickey and Vitaly Janelt also remain out, though Reiss Nelson could be involved following a calf problem.
Form
West Ham United
The Hammers have adopted a more pragmatic approach under Santo, keeping four clean sheets in their last ten matches. Their recent 1–0 win over Fulham snapped a three-game winless run in the league. Notably, West Ham have not been prolific in the cup this term, requiring extra time to overcome League One Burton Albion in the fourth round.
Brentford
The Bees have been defensively perfect in the FA Cup so far, keeping clean sheets in both of their matches. While they were held to a goalless draw by Bournemouth on their last away day, they remain unbeaten in five matches on the road. Notably, Brentford have failed to progress beyond the fifth round on each of their last three attempts.
Predicted Lineups
West Ham United Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Areola; Walker-Peters, Mavropanos, Disasi, Scarles; Bowen, Fernandes, Magassa, Summerville; Wilson, Castellanos
Brentford Predicted XI (4-3-3): Valdimarsson; Kayode, Pinnock, Ajer, Lewis-Potter; Yarmolyuk, Henderson; Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago
How to Watch West Ham United vs Brentford?
The match will be televised live in the UK on TNT Sports 1. Coverage begins at 19:00 GMT ahead of the 19:30 kick-off.
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