Bees out to sting Blues as Brentford host Chelsea in Derby clash

Brentford will host Chelsea in a Premier League Round 4 encounter at the Gtech Community Stadium on September 13, 2025, with kickoff scheduled for 20:00.

Referee Stuart Attwell will oversee this London derby as the Bees, currently sitting 15th in the table with 3 points, face a Chelsea side that has made an impressive start to the season, occupying 2nd place with 7 points from their opening three matches.

This match represents an opportunity for Brentford to climb the table with a home win, while Chelsea will be looking to maintain their early momentum in the 2025/2026 campaign.

The recent history between these London rivals has been closely contested, with both teams securing victories in their last five meetings.

Brentford enter this fixture with mixed form, having won one, drawn none, and lost two of their last three Premier League matches.

The Bees suffered a 2:1 defeat at Sunderland on 30.08.2025 but previously secured a 1:0 home victory against Aston Villa on 23.08.2025.

Their Premier League campaign began with a 3:1 loss at Nottingham Forest on 17.08.2025.

They did, however, progress in the EFL Cup with a 0:2 win at AFC Bournemouth on 26.08.2025.

Meanwhile, Chelsea have made an impressive start to the season with two wins and one draw from their opening three Premier League fixtures.

The Blues defeated Fulham 2:0 on 30.08.2025 and thrashed West Ham United 1:5 on 22.08.2025, after opening with a 0:0 draw against Crystal Palace on 17.08.2025.

Their pre-season form was equally impressive, with victories over AC Milan (4:1) and Bayer Leverkusen (2:0).

Enzo Maresca's team currently sit 2nd in the table with 7 points, while Brentford are 15th with 3 points.

Gustavo Nunes is doubtful for Saturday’s match as well as Yunus Emre Konak whose fitness is being assessed.

Vitaly Janelt and Edmond-Paris Maghoma could make their return to the squad.

Chelsea has a number of injury concerns to deal with, with several key players either confirmed out or doubtful for the match. Dario Essugo (Thigh Injury), Liam Delap (Hamstring), Levi Colwill (Torn ACL), Cole Palmer (groin injury) Romeo Lavia (muscle injury) Benoit Badiashile (muscle injury)

Meanwhile, new signing Alejandro Garnacho is expected to be available for his debut but is likely to be on the bench as he works his way back to full match fitness.

There was a scare for striker João Pedro on international duty, but he is expected to be fit in time for Saturday's match.