Premier League Gameweek 5
Brentford 3 - 0 FT Chelsea
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HT
61' Jaidon Anthony (Jannik Schuster)
69' โ Michael Kayode โAaron Hickey
69' โ Yehor Yarmoliuk โMamadou Sangare
โ Wesley Fofana โJosh Acheampong 71'
โ Danny Welbeck โGeovany Quenda 71'
81' โ Jaidon Anthony โDango Ouattara
81' โ Keane Lewis-Potter โEl Hadji Malick Diouf
83' Igor Thiago
84' Igor Thiago
85' Mamadou Sangare
87' โ Mikkel Damsgaard โFabio Carvalho
โ Pedro Neto โEstรชvรฃo Willian Almeida de Oliveira Gonรงalves 87'
โ Valentin Barco โMahdi Nicoll-Jazuli 87'
90'+4 Fabio Carvalho
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Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Brentford
Goalkeepers
Caoimhรญn Kelleher 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Michael Kayode
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Jannik Schuster 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.8
Rating
Kristoffer Ajer 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Keane Lewis-Potter 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Yehor Yarmolyuk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Vitaly Janelt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jaidon Anthony 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Mikkel Damsgaard 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
33%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Kevin Schade
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Igor Thiago 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Ellery Balcombe 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
El Hadji Malick Diouf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Fredrick
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rico Henry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aaron Hickey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabio Carvalho 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
Mamadou Sangarรฉ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dango Ouattara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Callum Wilson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chelsea
Goalkeepers
Emiliano Martรญnez 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Wesley Fofana 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Maxence Lacroix
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Levi Colwill
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Pedro Neto
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jordan Henderson 
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
73
Passes
3
Duels
Valentรญn Barco
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Pep Chavarrรญa
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
56
Passes
11
Duels
Cole Palmer
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Morgan Rogers
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Danny Welbeck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
BENCH
Mike Penders
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jorrel Hato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malo Gusto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joshua Acheampong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Geovany Quenda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Nicoll-Jazuli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Romeo Lavia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Estรชvรฃo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/17/2026 | Chelsea | 2 - 0 | Brentford | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 09/13/2025 | Brentford | 2 - 2 | Chelsea | Premier League | Brentford Community Stadium |
| 04/06/2025 | Brentford | 0 - 0 | Chelsea | Premier League | Gtech Community Stadium |
| 12/15/2024 | Chelsea | 2 - 1 | Brentford | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 03/02/2024 | Brentford | 2 - 2 | Chelsea | Premier League | Gtech Community Stadium |
| 10/28/2023 | Chelsea | 0 - 2 | Brentford | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 04/26/2023 | Chelsea | 0 - 2 | Brentford | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 10/19/2022 | Brentford | 0 - 0 | Chelsea | Premier League | Gtech Community Stadium |
| 04/02/2022 | Chelsea | 1 - 4 | Brentford | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 12/22/2021 | Brentford | 0 - 2 | Chelsea | League Cup | Brentford Community Stadium |
Brentford Win
Chelsea Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -6
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Brentford's Clinical Sting Dismantles Chelsea at the Gtech
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. A masterclass in transitional football saw the hosts punish a toothless visiting side, proving their unbeaten start to the season is no fluke.
Deceptive Dominance
The opening exchanges at the Gtech Community Stadium painted a completely deceptive picture of the impending carnage. The visitors commanded 59% of the ball, setting up camp in the attacking half and peppering the box with a barrage of deliveries. A high Intensity rating tells the story of an away side desperate to impose their will early, forcing 12 corners and building sustained set-piece pressure. Yet, for all their neat buildup play and 429 accurate passes, the Blues lacked the lethal edge required in the final third. Despite the creative efforts from Cole Palmer to pry open the defensive lines, Brentford remained entirely unbothered. The hosts absorbed the pressure with disciplined ease, accumulating 34 clearances and successfully neutralizing the early onslaught. The Balance of the match heavily tilted toward a tactical stalemate, setting the perfect trap for a classic counter-attacking ambush.
The Breaking Point
The tipping point arrived right on the hour mark, completely flipping the script and skyrocketing the Stakes of this encounter. In the 61st minute, the tactical chess match shattered when Jannik Schuster spotted a fleeting gap in the visiting defense. His perfectly weighted pass found Jaidon Anthony, who made no mistake and buried the ball into the back of the net. That opening goal obliterated Chelsea's fragile confidence and forced them to abandon their measured approach. As the visitors pushed higher up the pitch in desperate search of an equalizer, they left yawning chasms in their defensive transition. The hosts, sitting comfortably in third place with a surging wave of momentum, recognized the blood in the water. The previously disciplined away structure fractured entirely, allowing the Bees to bypass the midfield and ruthlessly expose a scrambling backline.
Ruthless Execution
With the visitors overcommitted, the final ten minutes turned into an attacking exhibition that underlined a massive Upset Factor. In the 83rd minute, Igor Thiago capitalized on the stretched defense to double the advantage, effectively killing any lingering hopes of a London derby comeback. The crowning moment, however, belonged to substitute Fabio Carvalho. Thrown into the fray in the dying moments to close out the contest, the playmaker instead provided the ultimate exclamation point, slotting home a third goal deep into stoppage time. This 3-0 demolition secures the hosts' unbeaten streak and solidifies their shock residence in the upper echelons of the league table. For the battered visitors, it marks a glaring failure to translate statistical control into tangible threat, leaving their manager with profound questions regarding their sheer lack of cutting edge.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Brentford's season?
This emphatic victory cements their unbeaten run and solidifies their spot in third place, proving they are legitimate contenders in the upper tier of the table.
How did substitute J. Anthony change the game?
Though starting the match, Jaidon Anthony's electric second-half goal completely altered the tactical landscape, breaking the deadlock and forcing Chelsea into a fatal, overextended attacking posture.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A Top-Four Battle in West London
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 84/100. This is a litmus test for both sides' top-four credentials as they collide in a high-stakes local clash.
The Setup
September 18, 2026, brings us a fixture dripping with tension at the Brentford Community Stadium. Brentford sit just one point behind Chelsea in the table. The Blues have bounced back from an early setback, showing a Form rating that demands respect, while the hosts remain stubbornly unbeaten. The Stakes are massive this early in the campaign, with crucial Champions League positioning already on the line. An exceptionally high Balance indicator guarantees neither team will roll over easily.
Key Battle
The midfield engine room will dictate the terms of engagement. V. Janelt must disrupt the visitors' rhythm and shield his back line. His primary target is Cole Palmer, whose undeniable Stars quality allows him to unlock tight defenses in an instant. If Janelt affords Palmer too much space between the lines, the away side will punish them.
Our Prediction
We expect an intensely tactical away victory. Brentford's unbeaten run has been built on grit, but Chelsea's offensive depth should eventually break the deadlock in the second half for a narrow win.