Brentford v Chelsea: Premier League London derby preview, kick-off time and broadcast details

Brentford host Chelsea at the Gtech Community Stadium on Friday, 18 September 2026, in a fifth-round Premier League fixture.

The match will begin at 19:00 GMT, with live coverage available through a range of broadcasters across different regions.

Match details

– Date: Friday, 18 September 2026 – Kick-off: 19:00 GMT – Venue: Gtech Community Stadium – Broadcasters: France – Canal+ Foot; Spain – DAZN / Canal+; Netherlands – Viaplay; Belgium – Play Sports / Proximus Pickx; Germany and Austria – Sky Sport Premier League / Sky Go; Latin America – Star Sports Select / JioHotstar; MENA – beIN Sports; sub-Saharan Africa – SuperSport Premier League

The meeting brings together two London clubs separated by one point after four matches. Brentford are seventh with six points, while Chelsea sit sixth on seven.

Brentford have made an unbeaten start to the campaign, recording one win and three draws. They opened with a 3-0 victory against Tottenham before drawing 1-1 away to Leeds, 1-1 at home against Sunderland and 2-2 at Bournemouth.

Kevin Schade has started the season in strong form, while Brentford’s defensive organisation has contributed to a run that has made them difficult to defeat.

Chelsea have won two, drawn one and lost one of their opening four league matches. The Blues began with a 2-3 victory at Fulham and followed it with a 4-3 home win against Brighton. They then suffered a 2-1 defeat at Arsenal before drawing 2-2 with Hull City.

Their attack has produced 10 goals, but defensive concerns remain after conceding nine.

Head-to-head record

Chelsea lead the overall record between the clubs, with 12 wins to Brentford’s seven in 25 official meetings. The sides have drawn six times.

Their first encounters date back to the 1930s, when both competed in the First Division. Since Brentford returned to the Premier League in 2021, the fixture has become more evenly balanced.

Brentford recorded notable victories at Stamford Bridge, winning 1-4 in 2022 and 0-2 in 2023. Matches at the Gtech Community Stadium have frequently ended level, although Chelsea won the most recent meeting 2-0 in January 2026. Games between the clubs have also regularly produced an open, high-scoring contest.

Brentford’s unbeaten home record gives them confidence, while Chelsea’s attacking threat could expose gaps at the other end. The hosts may also pose a significant threat from set-pieces.

Africafoot’s prediction is a 2-2 draw.

For the match, betting company 1xBet lists Brentford at 2.70 to win, a draw at 3.70 and Chelsea at 2.20.