Chelsea 2-0 Brentford
Updated
Chelsea won: Chelsea 2-0 Brentford in the Premier League (Round 22) on Sat, 17 Jan 2026 at Stamford Bridge, London. Chelsea goals: João Pedro 26', Cole Palmer 76' (pen). Expected goals: 1.59-1.52. Possession: 46-54. Player of the match: Robert Sánchez (8.4).
Match report
Chelsea beat Brentford 2-0
Chelsea saw off Brentford 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday 17 January in the Premier League.
João Pedro put Chelsea ahead on 26' (1-0) and Cole Palmer made it 2-0 from the penalty spot on 76'.
Chelsea had 46% of the ball, shots were 6-15 (2-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.59-1.52.
Robert Sánchez (Chelsea) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 39,704. Referee: John Brooks.
Match stats
| Chelsea | Brentford | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 46 | 54 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.59 | 1.52 |
| Total shots | 6 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 11 | 33 |
| Big chances | 2 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 374 (84%) | 446 (87%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 3 | 9 |
| Total shots | 6 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 4 | 10 |
Lineups
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Robert Sánchez, Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Cucurella, Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández, Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Alejandro Garnacho, João Pedro
Brentford (4-2-3-1): Caoimhín Kelleher, Michael Kayode, Kristoffer Ajer, Nathan Collins, Rico Henry, Yehor Yarmoliuk, Vitaly Janelt, Mathias Jensen, Mikkel Damsgaard, Kevin Schade, Igor Thiago
Key events
- 26' · Goal · João Pedro (Chelsea)
- 36' · Yellow card · Kevin Schade (Brentford)
- 45'+3 · Yellow card · Vitaly Janelt (Brentford)
- 57' · Substitution · Andrey Santos for Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea)
- 58' · Substitution · Wesley Fofana for Tosin Adarabioyo (Chelsea)
- 67' · Yellow card · Marc Cucurella (Chelsea)
- 74' · Substitution · Liam Delap for João Pedro (Chelsea)
- 76' · Goal · Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
- 77' · Substitution · Dango Ouattara for Mikkel Damsgaard (Brentford)
- 82' · Substitution · Aaron Hickey for Rico Henry (Brentford)
- 82' · Substitution · Keane Lewis-Potter for Kevin Schade (Brentford)
- 83' · Yellow card · Wesley Fofana (Chelsea)
- 85' · Substitution · Jorrel Hato for Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)
- 85' · Substitution · Josh Acheampong for Reece James (Chelsea)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
- 90'+4 · Substitution · Romelle Donovan for Yehor Yarmoliuk (Brentford)
All-time head-to-head
11 league meetings since 2021: Chelsea 3, draws 4, Brentford 4.
Questions
Who won Chelsea vs Brentford?
Chelsea won, 2-0 (Premier League) on Sat, 17 Jan 2026.
When and where is Chelsea vs Brentford?
Sat, 17 Jan 2026, 15:00 UTC at Stamford Bridge, London, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Chelsea and Brentford?
In 11 league meetings since 2021: Chelsea 3 wins, 4 draws, Brentford 4 wins (goals 10-16).