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Brentford lineup @ Hull City

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Brentford's expected lineup at Hull City, Sun 25 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 9 matches): Kelleher (7); Ajer (8), Lewis-Potter (8), Kayode (7); Schade (6), Anthony (6), Sangaré (5), Ouattara (5); Thiago (7). Out: Janelt, Yarmolyuk. Only 1 fan has predicted so far, so this is not a fan pick yet. Last updated after the Liverpool match on 17 Oct.

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What Andrews said before the next match

Before Hull City · Sun 2pm · EPL

Andrews on the squad

Spoke Fri 5pm
  • Collinsavailable, per the manager
  • Jensenavailable, per the manager
  • Schusteravailable, per the manager
What he said

“Some players have taken the next step of their journey back with really good weeks of training. Nathan, in particular, and Mathias Jensen made another really good step with training, considering that he's only been…”

“Schuster has returned to training after missing last weekend's game against Liverpool, while Collins and Jensen have taken further steps in their respective recoveries.”

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Latest Brentford moves

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Quiet since 31 Aug: nothing new to report

  • TRANSFERMeghoma goes out on loan to Portsmouth31 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERDiouf signs from West Ham26 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 Hull City

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Brentford are without Janelt and Yarmolyuk away at Hull City in the EPL, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 9 official matches is: Kelleher in goal, a back three of Ajer, Lewis-Potter and Kayode, and Thiago leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

  1. DEFAjer
  2. MIDJaneltSuspended
  3. MIDSchadeDoubtful
  4. MIDYarmolyukSuspended

Team news

  • Unavailable: Janelt (Suspended), Yarmolyuk (Suspended).
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 26 of the last 30 matches.
  • Doubtful: Schade.
  • Based on starts across 9 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.

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Matches where one predicted XI named more of the team sheet, over the last 3 graded. One draw.

Starters named · of 11CrowdOracle
  • 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 6th in the EPL on 10 points from 7 games. They have W1 D3 L1 in their last five.

Keith Andrews, Brentford manager
Head Coach
Keith Andrews
Since Jul 2025
Injuries & suspensions
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Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 26 of last 30
4-2-3-1
87%
4-3-3
3%
4-4-2
3%
5-3-2
3%

Most Common Brentford Starting XI

Based on 9 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Thiago missed a penalty this season.

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Brentford fixtures

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Brentford transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
SIGNED
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DEPARTED
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IN · 3
  • DDiouffrom West HamTransferAUG '26
  • SSangaréfrom LensTransferJUL '26
  • SStokesfrom New York Red BullsLoanJUL '26
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WINDOW CLOSEDREOPENS 1 JAN '27 · IN 70 DAYS
Stats & Facts

Brentford

What is Brentford's expected lineup?
Brentford are without Janelt and Yarmolyuk away at Hull City in the EPL, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 9 official matches is: Kelleher in goal, a back three of Ajer, Lewis-Potter and Kayode, and Thiago leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Kelleher, Ajer, Lewis-Potter, Kayode, Janelt (suspended), Schade, Anthony, Sangaré, Ouattara, Yarmolyuk (suspended), Thiago.
Who started Brentford's last match?
Brentford's starting XI on 17 Oct 2026 in the Premier League (4-2-3-1): C. Kelleher, M. Kayode, K. Ajer, S. van den Berg, K. Lewis-Potter, Y. Yarmolyuk, V. Janelt, D. Ouattara, M. Jensen, J. Anthony, Thiago.
What was Brentford's last result?
Brentford lost to Liverpool 1–2 on 17 Oct 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 8 starts for Brentford across all competitions this season.
What formation does Brentford use most often?
Brentford have used a 4-2-3-1 in 8 of their 9 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 7 matches.
Which Brentford defender has started the most this season?
Kristoffer Ajer has made the most starts as defender for Brentford this season, starting 8 matches.
Which Brentford midfielder has started the most this season?
Vitaly Janelt has made the most starts as midfielder for Brentford this season, starting 8 matches.
Which Brentford forward has started the most this season?
Igor Thiago has made the most starts as forward for Brentford this season, starting 7 matches.
Squad · 30 players

Goalkeepers

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Brentford past seasons

SeasonLeaguePosPts
2024-25Premier League10th56
2023-24Premier League16th39
2022-23Premier League9th59
2021-22Premier League13th46
2020-21Championship3rd87
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