Chelsea Hosts Brentford: Premier League Lineups and Live Game Thread

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Chelsea Hosts Brentford: Premier League Lineups and Live Game Thread

Chelsea prepares to face Brentford in what marks Liam Rosenior’s first Premier League managerial match. This highly anticipated game will take place on January 17, 2026, at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea vs. Brentford: Premier League Match Details

The kickoff is scheduled for 15:00 GMT, which is 10:00 AM EST and 8:30 PM IST. Fans can expect cool weather with morning rain and a light breeze.

Chelsea’s Starting Lineup

Chelsea has made key selections for this match:

  • Sánchez
  • Cucurella
  • Tosin
  • Chalobah
  • James (c)
  • Enzo
  • Caicedo
  • Garnacho
  • Palmer
  • Neto
  • João Pedro

Substitutes for Chelsea

The substitutes available for Chelsea include:

  • Jörgensen
  • Acheampong
  • Fofana
  • Badiashile
  • Hato
  • Santos
  • George
  • Delap
  • Guiu

Brentford’s Starting XI

Brentford will field the following players:

  • Kelleher
  • Henry
  • Collins (c)
  • Ajer
  • Kayode
  • Jensen
  • Yarmoliuk
  • Janelt
  • Damsgaard
  • Schade
  • Thiago

Brentford Substitutes

The bench for Brentford includes:

  • Valdimarsson
  • Hickey
  • Van den Berg
  • Pinnock
  • Nelson
  • Ouattara
  • Lewis-Potter
  • Donovan
  • Furo

Broadcast Information

This match will not be available on TV in the UK or the USA. However, it can be viewed on Star Sports Select HD2 in India and SuperSport MaXimo 1 as well as Canal+ Sport 4 in Nigeria. Streaming options include Peacock in the USA, JioHotstar in India, and DStv Now in Nigeria.

Chelsea aims for a strong performance at home, while Brentford looks to continue their excellent form. Fans on both sides will be hoping for an exciting encounter.