Liam Rosenior will lead Chelsea in his inaugural Premier League match against Brentford. The team is keen to secure a victory, especially considering Brentford’s strong form. Chelsea received a boost with Cole Palmer and Reece James fit to start, alongside Alejandro Garnacho, who scored twice in the previous match. However, Estêvão is absent, raising concerns about his condition.
Chelsea vs Brentford: Match Details
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Kickoff Time:
- 15:00 GMT
- 10:00 AM EST
- 8:30 PM IST
- Venue: Stamford Bridge, SW6
- Referee: John Brooks (on pitch); Stuart Attwell (VAR)
- Weather Forecast: Morning rain with a light breeze, cool temperatures
Chelsea Starting XI
Chelsea will adopt a 4-2-3-1 formation:
- Sánchez
- Cucurella
- Tosin
- Chalobah
- Reece James (c)
- Enzo
- Caicedo
- Garnacho
- Palmer
- Neto
- João Pedro
Brentford Starting XI
Brentford will field the following lineup:
- Kelleher
- Henry
- Collins (c)
- Ajer
- Kayode
- Jensen
- Yarmoliuk
- Janelt
- Damsgaard
- Schade
- Thiago
Substitutes
The substitutes for Chelsea include:
- Jörgensen
- Acheampong
- Fofana
- Badiashile
- Hato
- Santos
- George
- Delap
- Guiu
Brentford’s substitutes consist of:
- Valdimarsson
- Hickey
- Van den Berg
- Pinnock
- Nelson
- Ouattara
- Lewis-Potter
- Donovan
- Furo
Viewing Options for Chelsea vs Brentford
Fans looking to watch the match can find it on the following platforms:
- UK: Not available on TV
- USA: Streaming available on Peacock
- India: Star Sports Select HD2, JioHotstar
- Nigeria: SuperSport MaXimo 1, Canal+ Sport 4, DStv Now
As anticipation builds for this match, both teams will look to capitalize on their strengths. The contest promises to be a thrilling Premier League encounter.
