Fri 18 Sept · 8pmEPL
Predicted Chelsea XI @ Brentford
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Chelsea predicted lineup vs BrentfordEARLY CROWD
Chelsea are expected to line up in a 3-4-2-1 away at Brentford in the EPL: E. Martínez in goal, a back three of L. Colwill, M. Lacroix and W. Fofana, and João Pedro leading the line. This is the early crowd pick from 9 predictions, so it is not settled yet.
- GKE. Martínez
- CBL. Colwill
- CBM. Lacroix
- CBW. Fofana
- RMM. GustoDoubtful
- CMR. Lavia
- CMR. James
- LMV. Barco
- CAMM. Rogers
- CAMC. Palmer
- STJoão Pedro
Team news
- 2 changes vs the last Chelsea lineup: Lacroix and Barco in, J. Hato and Pedro Neto out.
- Doubtful: Gusto (a doubt).
Early crowd pick from 9 fan predictions, too few to call it settled. This is not a confirmed 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 4 graded. One draw.
- Hull City (H)Sat 12 Sept · 16 XIs109
- Leeds (H)Wed 9 Sept · 5 XIs78
- Arsenal (A)Sun 6 Sept · 23 XIs98
- Brighton (H)Sun 30 Aug · 9 XIs88
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Most Common Chelsea Starting XI
Based on 6 official matches this season
- MartínezGK · 3 starts
- LacroixDEF · 5 starts
- AcheampongDEF · 4 starts
- JamesDEF · 4 starts
- HatoDEF · 4 starts
- ColwillDEF · 4 starts
- PalmerMID · 5 starts
- RogersMID · 5 starts
- GustoMID · 5 starts
- LaviaMID · 4 starts
- PedroFWD · 4 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
Palmer scored a penalty this season.
Chelsea fixtures
Chelsea transfersLAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
- PPáezfrom River PlateLoan returnAUG '26
- MMheukato CelticLoanSEP '26
- EEmenaloto CelticLoanSEP '26
- GGuiuto RB LeipzigTransferAUG '26
- AAdarabioyoto TottenhamTransferAUG '26
- WWashingtonto StrasbourgTransferAUG '26
- EEssugoto StrasbourgLoanAUG '26
- RRichardsto AFC WimbledonLoanAUG '26
- FFernándezto Manchester CityTransferAUG '26
- SSánchezto ComoLoanAUG '26
- MMudrykto TottenhamLoanAUG '26
- FFofanato Servette FCTransferAUG '26
Chelsea
- What is Chelsea's predicted lineup?
- Chelsea are expected to line up in a 3-4-2-1 away at Brentford in the EPL: E. Martínez in goal, a back three of L. Colwill, M. Lacroix and W. Fofana, and João Pedro leading the line. This is the early crowd pick from 9 predictions, so it is not settled yet. Full XI (3-4-2-1): E. Martínez, L. Colwill, M. Lacroix, W. Fofana, M. Gusto, R. Lavia, R. James, V. Barco, M. Rogers, C. Palmer, João Pedro.
- Who started Chelsea's last match?
- Chelsea's starting XI on 12 Sept 2026 in the Premier League (3-4-2-1): E. Martínez, W. Fofana, L. Colwill, J. Hato, Pedro Neto, R. James, R. Lavia, M. Gusto, C. Palmer, M. Rogers, João Pedro.
- What was Chelsea's last result?
- Chelsea drew with Hull City 2–2 on 12 Sept 2026.
- When did Chelsea last win?
- Chelsea last won on 9 Sept 2026, beating Leeds 6–3.
- Who takes penalties for Chelsea?
- C. Palmer is Chelsea's first choice penalty taker, with Estêvão next in line. Palmer scored a penalty this season.
- Who has made the most starts for Chelsea this season?
- M. Rogers leads with 5 starts for Chelsea across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Chelsea use most often?
- Chelsea have used a 3-4-2-1 in 4 of their 6 matches this season.
- Which Chelsea goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Emiliano Martínez has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Chelsea this season, starting 3 matches.
- Which Chelsea defender has started the most this season?
- Maxence Lacroix has made the most starts as defender for Chelsea this season, starting 5 matches.
- Which Chelsea midfielder has started the most this season?
- Morgan Rogers has made the most starts as midfielder for Chelsea this season, starting 5 matches.
- Which Chelsea forward has started the most this season?
- João Pedro has made the most starts as forward for Chelsea this season, starting 4 matches.
Goalkeepers
Chelsea away to Brentford
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