49% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
- Tight turnaround. Brentford played an EFL game 3 days before this one, so squad rotation is likely.
42% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
The match model's tip: Double chance : draw or Chelsea.
Match oddsBrentford 2.70 · Chelsea 2.30
What the managers said
Andrews faced the media at 1:30pm.
Nothing published yet. Last checked the club site at 7:18pm.
Alonso faced the media at 1:30pm.
Nothing published yet. Last checked the club site at 7:18pm.
Crowd predicted XIs13 predictions
Brentford
Early XI · 4-2-3-1Chelsea
Early XI · 3-4-2-1Brentford
Early XI · 4-2-3-1Chelsea
Early XI · 3-4-2-1Fan percentages take over once 20 people have predicted.
Injuries & suspensions
Full list →Reported availability, not a confirmed team sheet. Only an official lineup confirms who starts.
Brentford vs Chelsea record
14 meetings on record
- N. Collins started all 6 of our recorded meetings vs Chelsea
- Y. Yarmolyuk started the last 4 meetings vs Chelsea
- M. Caicedo started all 6 of our recorded meetings vs Brentford
- 17 Jan 2026Chelsea 2–0 BrentfordPremier League
- 13 Sept 2025Brentford 2–2 ChelseaPremier League
- 6 Apr 2025Brentford 0–0 ChelseaPremier League
- 15 Dec 2024Chelsea 2–1 BrentfordPremier League
- 2 Mar 2024Brentford 2–2 ChelseaPremier League
- 28 Oct 2023Chelsea 0–2 BrentfordPremier League
- 26 Apr 2023Chelsea 0–2 BrentfordPremier League
- 19 Oct 2022Brentford 0–0 ChelseaPremier League
- 2 Apr 2022Chelsea 1–4 BrentfordPremier League
- 22 Dec 2021Brentford 0–2 ChelseaLeague Cup
Fan predictions13 lineups
Brentford
4 predictionsChelsea
9 predictionsMatches where one predicted XI named more of the team sheet, over the last 4 graded. One draw.
Most recently the crowd named 10 of Leeds's 11 starters at home to Newcastle, the Oracle 11.
The Oracle is in learning mode. Predict an XI and yours is graded the same way. See the full record
Brentford vs Chelsea lineups
Updated
Predicted lineups and team news for Brentford vs Chelsea in the Premier League on 18 Sept 2026. Build your Starting 11 before kickoff and see how the crowd expects both teams to line up. Confirmed XIs are added the moment they are announced, usually about an hour before the 8pm BST kickoff.
Brentford predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Kayode, Ajer, Lewis-Potter, Hickey; Sangaré, Yarmolyuk; Damsgaard, Schade, Ouattara; Thiago.
Chelsea predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Martínez; Colwill, Lacroix, Fofana; Gusto, Lavia, James, Barco; Rogers, Palmer; Acheampong.
- What is the predicted lineup for Brentford vs Chelsea?
- Brentford predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Kayode, Ajer, Lewis-Potter, Hickey; Sangaré, Yarmolyuk; Damsgaard, Schade, Ouattara; Thiago. Chelsea predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Martínez; Colwill, Lacroix, Fofana; Gusto, Lavia, James, Barco; Rogers, Palmer; Acheampong. Our predicted XIs for Brentford and Chelsea are based on recent team news, form and fan predictions. Pick your own Starting 11 and compare it with the crowd.
- When are the confirmed lineups for Brentford vs Chelsea announced?
- Official starting lineups are usually confirmed about an hour before kickoff. This page updates with both teams' confirmed XIs as soon as they are released.
- What time does Brentford vs Chelsea kick off?
- Brentford vs Chelsea kicks off at 8pm BST on 18 Sept 2026.