Match report

Chelsea Defeats Brentford 2-0 in Premier League Clash

Chelsea
Chelsea
2–0
FT
Brentford
Brentford
Jan 17, 2026

Chelsea held off Brentford to secure a 2-0 win in their Premier League encounter on January 17, 2026. The victory was crucial for Chelsea as they look to maintain their position in the top four. João Pedro opened the scoring with a goal in the 26th minute, assisted by E. Fernandez, and C. Palmer sealed the win with a penalty kick in the 76th minute.

Key Facts

  • • João Pedro scored the first goal for Chelsea at the 26-minute mark.
  • • E. Fernandez provided an assist to João Pedro.
  • • C. Palmer converted a penalty in the 76th minute, doubling Chelsea's lead.
  • • Brentford had two yellow cards given during the match: one to K. Schade and another to V. Janelt for arguments with officials.

Lineups

Chelsea

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Sanchez (G)
  • 24 R. James (D)
  • 23 T. Chalobah (D)
  • 4 T. Adarabioyo (D)
  • 3 M. Cucurella (D)
  • 25 M. Caicedo (M)
  • 8 E. Fernandez (M)
  • 7 P. Neto (M)
  • 10 C. Palmer (M)
  • 49 A. Garnacho (M)
  • 20 Joao Pedro (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 F. Jorgensen
  • 34 J. Acheampong
  • 29 W. Fofana
  • 5 B. Badiashile
  • 21 J. Hato
  • 17 Andrey Santos
  • 32 T. George
  • 9 L. Delap
  • 38 M. Guiu

Brentford

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Kelleher (G)
  • 33 M. Kayode (D)
  • 20 K. Ajer (D)
  • 22 N. Collins (D)
  • 3 R. Henry (D)
  • 18 Y. Yarmolyuk (M)
  • 27 V. Janelt (M)
  • 8 M. Jensen (M)
  • 24 M. Damsgaard (M)
  • 7 K. Schade (M)
  • 9 I. Thiago (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 H. R. Valdimarsson
  • 2 A. Hickey
  • 4 S. van den Berg
  • 5 E. Pinnock
  • 11 R. Nelson
  • 19 D. Ouattara
  • 23 K. Lewis-Potter
  • 45 R. Donovan
  • 47 K. Furo

Timeline

  1. Chelsea
    26' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    João Pedro · Assist: E. Fernandez
  2. Chelsea
    27' Chelsea Var · Goal confirmed
    João Pedro
  3. Brentford
    36' Brentford Card · Yellow Card
    K. Schade

    Argument

  4. Brentford
    45'+3 Brentford Card · Yellow Card
    V. Janelt

    Argument

  5. Chelsea
    57' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Garnacho · On: Andrey Santos
  6. Chelsea
    58' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Tosin Adarabioyo · On: W. Fofana
  7. Chelsea
    67' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    M. Cucurella

    Foul

  8. Chelsea
    74' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: João Pedro · On: L. Delap
  9. Chelsea
    76' Chelsea Goal · Penalty
    C. Palmer
  10. Brentford
    77' Brentford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Damsgaard · On: D. Ouattara
  11. Brentford
    82' Brentford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Henry · On: A. Hickey
  12. Brentford
    82' Brentford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Schade · On: K. Lewis-Potter
  13. Chelsea
    83' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    W. Fofana

    Argument

  14. Chelsea
    85' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. James · On: J. Acheampong
  15. Chelsea
    85' Chelsea subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Fernandez · On: J. Hato
  16. Chelsea
    90'+1 Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    C. Palmer

    Time wasting

  17. Brentford
    90'+4 Brentford subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. Yarmolyuk · On: R. Donovan

Match Stats

Stat Chelsea Brentford
Fouls 7 10
Pass Accuracy 84% 87%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 15
Corners 3 9
Total Passes 443 513
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 2 5
xG 1.59 1.52
Shots off Target 2 5
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 374 446
Shots Inside Box 4 10
Saves 6 0
Shots Outside Box 2 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ João Pedro's early goal in the 26th minute gave Chelsea a significant advantage, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ C. Palmer's penalty kick in the 76th minute solidified Chelsea's control and ensured the victory against Brentford.