Brentford lineup @ Aston Villa
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Brentford's expected lineup at Aston Villa, Sat 10 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 7 matches): Kelleher (5); Ajer (6), Kayode (5), Collins (4); Lewis-Potter (6), Janelt (6), Sangaré (5), Schade (5), Damsgaard (5); Thiago (5), Ouattara (4). Only 1 fan has predicted so far, so this is not a fan pick yet. Last updated after the Chelsea match on 18 Sep.
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Next presser expected before Aston Villa, Sat 10 Oct.
Latest Brentford moves
All clubs →Quiet since 31 Aug: nothing new to report
- TRANSFERMeghoma goes out on loan to Portsmouth31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERDiouf signs from West Ham27 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERPinnock leaves for Coventry25 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERStephenson goes out on loan to Crewe20 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERKonak goes out on loan to Lincoln17 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERArthur goes out on loan to Portsmouth11 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFEREyestone goes out on loan to Rotherham10 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERMorgan leaves for Grimsby6 Aug · Transfer
Brentford predicted lineup vs Aston Villa
MOST USED XIBrentford's expected lineup away at Aston Villa in the EPL is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 7 official matches: Kelleher in goal, a back three of Ajer, Kayode and Collins, and Thiago and Ouattara further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
- GKKelleher
- DEFAjer
- DEFKayode
- DEFCollins
- MIDLewis-Potter
- MIDJanelt
- MIDSangaré
- MIDSchade
- MIDDamsgaard
- FWDThiago
- FWDOuattara
Team news
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 25 of the last 30 matches.
- Based on starts across 7 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Brentford, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Matches where one predicted XI named more of the team sheet, over the last 3 graded. One draw.
- Chelsea (H)Fri 18 Sept · 5 XIs89
- Leeds (A)Sun 30 Aug · 5 XIs99
- Tottenham (H)Sat 22 Aug · 7 XIs710
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Brentford are 4th in the EPL on 9 points from 5 games. They have W2 D3 L0 in their last five.

Most Common Brentford Starting XI
Based on 7 official matches this season
- KelleherGK · 5 starts
- AjerDEF · 6 starts
- KayodeDEF · 5 starts
- CollinsDEF · 4 starts
- Lewis-PotterMID · 6 starts
- JaneltMID · 6 starts
- SangaréMID · 5 starts
- SchadeMID · 5 starts
- DamsgaardMID · 5 starts
- ThiagoFWD · 5 starts
- OuattaraFWD · 4 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
- PenaltiesThiago·Schade·Jensen
- CornersJensen·Damsgaard·Janelt·Ouattara·Lewis-Potter
- Direct free kicksLewis-Potter·Jensen·Damsgaard
Thiago missed a penalty this season.
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Brentford @ Aston Villa
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- What is Brentford's expected lineup?
- Brentford's expected lineup away at Aston Villa in the EPL is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 7 official matches: Kelleher in goal, a back three of Ajer, Kayode and Collins, and Thiago and Ouattara further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Kelleher, Ajer, Kayode, Collins, Lewis-Potter, Janelt, Sangaré, Schade, Damsgaard, Thiago, Ouattara.
- Who started Brentford's last match?
- Brentford's starting XI on 18 Sept 2026 in the Premier League (4-2-3-1): C. Kelleher, M. Kayode, Jannik Schuster, K. Ajer, K. Lewis-Potter, Y. Yarmolyuk, V. Janelt, J. Anthony, M. Damsgaard, K. Schade, Thiago.
- What was Brentford's last result?
- Brentford beat Chelsea 3–0 on 18 Sept 2026.
- When did Brentford last win?
- Brentford last won on 18 Sept 2026, beating Chelsea 3–0.
- Who takes penalties for Brentford?
- Thiago is Brentford's first choice penalty taker, with K. Schade next in line. Thiago missed a penalty this season.
- Who has made the most starts for Brentford this season?
- K. Ajer leads with 6 starts for Brentford across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Brentford use most often?
- Brentford have used a 4-2-3-1 in 6 of their 7 matches this season.
- Which Brentford goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Caoimhin Kelleher has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Brentford this season, starting 5 matches.
- Which Brentford defender has started the most this season?
- Kristoffer Ajer has made the most starts as defender for Brentford this season, starting 6 matches.
- Which Brentford midfielder has started the most this season?
- Vitaly Janelt has made the most starts as midfielder for Brentford this season, starting 6 matches.
- Which Brentford forward has started the most this season?
- Igor Thiago has made the most starts as forward for Brentford this season, starting 5 matches.
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Brentford away to Aston Villa
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