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Brentford FC 2 - 2 Chelsea FC
Brentford vs Chelsea
22:29Brentford and Chelsea play out a pulsating 2-2 draw at the Gtech Community Stadium as the points are shared in West London. In the first half, the Bees capitalised on Chelsea’s lack of intensity and went into a deserved lead through Schade’s smart finish. Chelsea manager Maresca made four substitutions before the hour mark, and his bravery altered the momentum when Palmer equalised with a chillingly cool strike. The visitors thought they had their hands on all three points when Caicedo’s thunderous shot rocketed into the top corner. However, Andrews’ men weren’t done yet, and their endeavour was rewarded through Carvalho’s last-gasp leveller from a long throw-in. Chelsea dominated possession with 67% but Brentford accumulated a slightly higher expected goals (xG) with 1.41 to the Blues’ 1.13. This result leaves Chelsea in fifth place and Brentford move up to 12th. In their next games, Chelsea travel to Manchester United and Brentford have an away match against Fulham. We hope you’ve enjoyed this live text commentary! Thank you!
Brentford vs Chelsea
22:08That’s half-time and Brentford are beating Chelsea 1-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium. Andrews will be delighted with how his game plan has panned out! The Bees have frustrated the Blues, who have looked tired and sloppy. Brentford’s goal came in the 35th minute through a glorious counter-attack when Henderson’s long ball found Schade, who slotted his strike into the bottom corner. Chelsea have been disappointing and despite amassing 69.8% possession, they’ve created no big chances. Brentford have registered a higher expected goals (xG) with 0.65 to Chelsea’s 0.26, and look more dangerous going forward. Maresca will undoubtedly be frustrated with his team, who have been far too passive and lethargic. Can Brentford hold onto this lead and cling on to a vital victory?
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21:56FULL-TIME: BRENTFORD 2-2 CHELSEA
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21:56PALMER COULD HAVE WON IT FOR CHELSEA! Garnacho gets to the byline and pulls it back for Palmer, who snatches at the cross and strikes his effort over the bar! He'll be so disappointed with that!
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21:52Brentford's long throw causes Chelsea serious problems and Ajer's flick makes the difference to find Carvalho.
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21:522-2! BRENTFORD HAVE THEIR EQUALISER! A long throw is flicked on by Ajer and finds Carvalho at the back post, who is unmarked and makes no mistake from close range! The goal survives a quick VAR check.
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21:532-2! BRENTFORD HAVE THEIR EQUALISER! A long throw is flicked on by Ajer and finds Carvalho at the back post, who is unmarked and makes no mistake from close range! The goal survives a quick VAR check.
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21:51Can Brentford find a leveller in the closing stages? They've been overpowered by Chelsea's quality and squad depth in the second half, but they're still very much in this game!
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21:49George is shown a yellow for stopping play and preventing Brentford's quick free-kick.
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21:49The referee has indicated that there will be six minutes of added time.
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21:47Andrews makes his final substitution, replacing Lewis-Potter for Carvalho.
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21:48With just four appearances, this is now already Caicedo's best scoring season in the Premier League, with two goals, coming against West Ham and Brentford.
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21:45BRENTFORD NEARLY EQUALISE! Ouattara's cross takes a wicked deflection and nearly catches Sanchez out at the near post, but the goalkeeper claws the ball away from the goal line.
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21:42GOALLLLLL! 2-1! CHELSEA HAVE COMPLETED THE COMEBACK! Caicedo unleashes a rocket to put Chelsea into the lead. Garnacho does excellently and his cross just evades Palmer. But the ball breaks to Caicedo, who fires a lethal effort into the top corner!
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21:41In Brentford's fourth change of the night, Hickey replaces Kayode.
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21:40Just after that booking, Pinnock is taken off for Ajer.
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21:39Pinnock is cautioned for time-wasting.
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21:40Garnacho's signing was met with a mixed reaction from Chelsea fans. Can the former Manchester United prodigy silence the doubters and grab the winning goal tonight?
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21:37Garnacho comes on for his Chelsea debut as Pedro is withdrawn.
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21:35Jensen is replaced by club-record signing Ouattara in an attacking switch.
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21:36Chelsea's substitutions have altered the flow of this match! Can either side find a winner?
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21:34CHANCE! PALMER SHOULD HAVE SCORED! Kelleher makes an outrageous save! Neto sets up Palmer, who arrives into the penalty area with a Frank Lampard-esque run, but the technician can't direct his strike under Kelleher!
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21:30Yarmoliuk, who is on a yellow card, is replaced by club-record signing Ouattara.
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21:29Thiago has worked exceptionally hard all evening and is changed for Henry.
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21:29Despite the Chelsea pressure, this has been such a competitive fixture. Brentford have defended so resolutely, and their application cannot be questioned. Again, Kayode is there at the back post and concedes a corner. He's been immense.
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21:27Palmer's leveller was his first non-penalty goal in the Premier League since January (v Bournemouth), with this his 18th appearance in the competition since then.
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21:26CHANCE! NETO IS THROUGH BUT PINNOCK PRODUCES A MAGNIFICENT BLOCK! The centre-back throws his body at the winger's shot to prevent a shot on Kelleher's goal.
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21:25Palmer's introduction has lifted the Chelsea team! Suddenly, everyone is moving with more purpose, and there is a constant flood of intense blue pressure. Can last season's Conference League champions find a winner?
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21:22Yarmoliuk is booked for a cynical foul on Palmer.
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21:22HUGE SAVE FROM SANCHEZ! SCHADE NEARLY HAS HIS SECOND! Straight from kick-off, his scuffed effort nearly sneaks into the bottom corner, but Sanchez makes the stop!
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21:20Pedro's physicality is so useful! The Brazilian nods down the ball for Palmer, who finishes with such composure! Chelsea are back in this game!
Brentford vs Chelsea
21:191-1! PALMER EQUALISES FOR CHELSEA! The English playmaker hauls the Blues back into this contest. Pedro heads down a cross for Palmer, whose first-time half volley flies into the bottom corner!
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21:17BRILLIANT DEFENDING FROM KAYODE! Fernandez finds Neto, whose whipped delivery is heroically cleared by Kayode for a corner.
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21:13Here he is. Palmer makes his return from injury and Gittens is withdrawn.
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21:13CHELSEA LOOK MORE DANGEROUS NOW! Gittens travels into the penalty area and lays the ball to Cucurella. However, the Spaniard's effort is straight at Kelleher! Another positive sign for Chelsea!
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21:10CHANCE FOR CHELSEA! GEORGE NEARLY MAKES AN INSTANT IMPACT! Fernandez plays in the attacker, whose fizzing low effort is heading for the far bottom corner and is tipped behind by Kelleher!
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21:11Schade fouls Caicedo, who reacts and needlessly pushes the Brentford goalscorer to the floor. The play resumes.
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21:08This is just the second time that Brentford have led at half time in a Premier League game against Chelsea, previously going on to win 2-0 in April 2023 under Thomas Frank (also 1-0 at half time on that occasion).
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21:06The second half is underway! Can Maresca's triple substitution make the difference?
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21:05James comes on for Fofana in another alteration.
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21:06INCREDIBLE DEFENDING FROM CHALOBAH! His sensational sliding tackle prevents Thiago from having a presentable one-on-one opportunity!
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21:04Chelsea have come back to win two of the last three Premier League away games when they've conceded the opening goal (L1), beating Fulham 2-1 in April and West Ham 5-1 in August.
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21:02Cucurella, who is so important for Chelsea, replaces Hato.
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21:01Buonanotte's Chelsea debut lasts for 45 minutes and he is replaced by George.
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21:01Chelsea are miles off their best, so how long will Maresca wait before making some substitutions? The Italian has Palmer back in the ranks and would benefit from his creative spark. He could also turn to Garnacho, who may make his Chelsea debut this evening as Neto and Gittens have both failed to impact proceedings. For Andrews, his change of shape looks like an inspired decision so far! Three points could take Brentford into the top half and just a point off Chelsea!
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20:49HALF-TIME: BRENTFORD 1-0 CHELSEA
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20:49OFF THE POST! Fernandez's corner cannons off the near-post! It would have been such a lucky goal! It's the closest that Chelsea have come!
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20:48The referee has indicated that there will be one minute of added time.
Brentford vs Chelsea
20:47CHANCE FOR CHELSEA! A well-worked move sees Fernandez's shot deflect just wide of the woodwork for a corner! That is the first eye-catching move that the Blues have conjured this evening!
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20:45Brentford have never lost a Premier League game when Schade has found the back of the net (10 games - W9 D1), winning each of the previous nine he has netted in.
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20:43The former Liverpool captain is rolling back the years. Henderson's lobbed pass is executed with incredible precision and Schade makes no mistake!
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20:43GOOOOALLLLL! SCHADE! 1-0 BRENTFORD! Out of nowhere, Brentford take the lead. Schade latches onto Henderson's pinpoint long-ball and finishes so coolly, cutting inside and firing a shot past a helpless Sanchez. The Bees are in front!
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20:42That sums it up for Chelsea... Chalobah decides to take matters into his own hands with a speculative long-range effort that sails way over the crossbar.
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20:41That goal will be a huge moment of relief for Schade. The forward missed a penalty in the previous outing against Sunderland, so that goal will do wonders for his confidence!
Brentford vs Chelsea
20:40Chelsea haven't played well and Brentford have held firm. They have planned to hit the Club World Cup Champions on the break and it's worked perfectly.
Brentford vs Chelsea
20:35Chelsea have got the better of Brentford of late, unbeaten in the last three Premier League matches between them. Brentford are looking for their first league win in fixtures between the two sides since October 2023.
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20:31Hato receives a yellow for a late challenge on Thiago.
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20:30Neto gets the ball in space, but produces such a wasteful delivery that it is far too deep. Maresca will be so irritated by that!
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20:27Fernandez has been involved in 14 goals in his last 18 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea (five goals, nine assists). Since the start of last season, the only Premier League player with more assists in all competitions than the World Cup winner (18) is Mohamed Salah (24).
Brentford vs Chelsea
20:25The game has settled down, and despite Chelsea's superiority, neither side has recorded a shot on target yet. Kayode launches an extraordinary long throw into the box. That could be Brentford's secret weapon.
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20:23Hato is making his Chelsea start this evening, replacing Cucurella as the inverted left-back. The 19-year-old arrives in England with a huge reputation due to his potential and exploits with Ajax.
Brentford vs Chelsea
20:21This game has settled into a predictable trend with Chelsea dominating possession and Brentford more than happy with sitting back patiently. The question is, which Chelsea player can stand up and unlock this stubborn defence?
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20:18In the form of Fernandez and Buonanotte, this is the first time since November 2003 that Chelsea have started two Argentine outfielders in a Premier League match (Hernán Crespo and Juan Sebastian Veron v Newcastle).
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20:17The home supporters are not happy with the referee as Lewis-Potter is judged to have fouled Neto. Chelsea play the free-kick short and the danger disappears.
Brentford vs Chelsea
20:16Fernandez's searching free kick is connected with by Adarabioyo, whose header forces Kelleher into a smart save. However, the centre back is offside. Neto bursts forward with pace, but his cross is well-cleared by Pinnock.
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20:13Brentford are a combative and physical side who are not giving Chelsea a moment to rest! The visitors have over 67% possession so far, but the Bees are holding firm!
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20:10Thiago receives the first yellow card of the night for pulling Chalobah back.
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20:11This is Henderson's 24th Premier League match against Chelsea (W7 D9 L7 previously), coming 6,160 days after making his debut in the competition against the Blues in November 2008 for Sunderland.
Brentford vs Chelsea
20:08EARLY CHANCE FOR CHELSEA! Buonanotte plays in Pedro, whose strike is excellently blocked by Van den Berg!
Brentford vs Chelsea
20:08BRENTFORD'S TURN TO THREATEN! A long ball is played to Thiago, who slips in Schade, but his effort is brilliantly blocked by Adarabioyo. An early warning for Chelsea!
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20:06Appears to be a change of shape for Brentford as Andrews' men form a back five out of possession. The hosts will likely look to frustrate their visitors and hit them on the counter-attack.
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20:04Lots of early Chelsea possession. Fofana, playing at right-back, with many early touches. The defender's time at Chelsea has been blighted by injury. Can he reignite his career?
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20:02The average age of Chelsea's starting XI tonight is 24 years and 68 days - the second youngest by a Premier League side this season, after Sunderland (24y 34d) v West Ham on the opening day of the 2025-26 campaign.
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20:02Brentford get us underway in this late kick-off!
Brentford vs Chelsea
20:01The players are walking out onto the Gtech Community Stadium pitch in West London for their fourth match of the 2025-26 Premier League season!
Brentford vs Chelsea
19:57Maresca has decided to make four changes to Chelsea’s team that began against Fulham. The switches see Cucurella, Gusto, Estevao, and Liam Delap replaced by Fofana, Hato, Bounanotte, and Gittens. In massive news for Chelsea, Palmer returns to the bench after missing two games with a minor groin issue. In attack, Bounanotte, signed on loan from Brighton, makes his Chelsea debut. In defence, Fofana records his first Premier League start since March. Hato begins a competitive Chelsea fixture for the first time. Another summer addition Garnacho is among the substitutes, while Estevao is not in the squad. Delap is also absent due to a lengthy hamstring injury.
Brentford vs Chelsea
19:52Andrews has opted for two alterations to the side that succumbed to the disappointing defeat against Sunderland. Mikkel Damsgaard is not in the squad due to illness and Ouattara drops to the bench. This influential duo have been replaced by Pinnock and Jensen in what could be a change of shape for Brentford. Deadline day acquisition Nelson is on the bench. Andrews has reaffirmed that despite being largely tipped for relegation, his Brentford outfit can do more than just survive, and will be looking for a monumental victory to boost the morale in his camp against one of Europe’s most exciting young squads.
Brentford vs Chelsea
19:52CHELSEA SUBS: Marc Cucurella, Cole Palmer, Filip Jorgensen, Andrey Santos, Reece James, Malo Gusto, Tyrique George, Josh Acheampong, Alejandro Garnacho.
Brentford vs Chelsea
19:44Ahead of kick-off, Brentford sit in 17th position with a record of one win and two losses in the opening Premier League fixtures. In their previous outing, the Bees suffered an excruciating 2-1 defeat to newly-promoted Sunderland at the Stadium of Light thanks to Wilson Isidor’s 96th-minute winner. In the summer, Brentford lost manager Thomas Frank, captain Christian Norgaard, and the talismanic forward pairing of Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa. But, given the ruthlessness and quality of the Premier League, there is no time for Keith Andrews or his new-look squad to adapt. Incredibly, Brentford have won three Premier League matches against Chelsea, but all of them were at Stamford Bridge. At home, they are winless in four against the Blues (D3 L1). Can they break this trend today?
Brentford vs Chelsea
19:47CHELSEA XI (4-2-3-1): Robert Sanchez; Jorrel Hato, Tosin Adarabioyo, Trevoh Chalobah, Wesley Fofana; Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo; Jamie Gittens, Facundo Buonanotte, Pedro Neto; Joao Pedro.
Brentford vs Chelsea
19:43Chelsea have enjoyed a positive start to the 2025-26 Premier League season. After a 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace on the opening day, the Blues have registered two consecutive victories and are currently fifth in the league standings. In the last game, Chelsea battled to a hard-fought 2-0 win over Fulham at Stamford Bridge with Joao Pedro and Enzo Fernandez scoring. This match against Brentford is Chelsea’s fourth successive London derby of the campaign, and three points would move Enzo Maresca’s side to the top of the table. Champions League qualification was a clear sign of progression for Chelsea, but a sustainable title challenge is the next step for their immensely talented squad, and they arrive at Brentford full of confidence.
Brentford vs Chelsea
19:47BRENTFORD SUBS: Aaron Hickey, Rico Henry, Reiss Nelson, Hakon Valdimarsson, Fabio Carvalho, Frank Onyeka, Dango Ouattara, Kristoffer Ajer, Vitaly Janelt.
Brentford vs Chelsea
19:41BRENTFORD XI (5-3-2): Caoimhin Kelleher; Ethan Pinnock, Sepp van den Berg, Nathan Collins, Keane Lewis-Potter, Michael Kayode; Mathias Jensen, Jordan Henderson, Yehor Yarmoliuk; Kevin Schade, Igor Thiago.
Brentford vs Chelsea
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Brentford vs Chelsea
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