Chelsea v Brentford

Chelsea v Brentford 2025-26 Kits

Chelsea v Brentford
Premier League 2025/26
Fixture Date – Saturday 17 January 2026
Kick-off – 3pm
Stamford Bridge

Here’s a comprehensive history overview of the Chelsea vs Brentford rivalry leading into their Premier League fixture at Stamford Bridge on Saturday 17 January 2026, 15:00:

⚽ Head‑to‑Head Summary

  • Across all competitions, the two clubs have met 23 times: Chelsea have won 11, Brentford 7, with 5 draws. Chelsea lead on goals scored 33–26

  • In the Premier League era (since Brentford’s promotion in 2021), they have played 18 PL matches: Chelsea have 7 league wins; Brentford also have 7; and there were 4 draws

  • Over the most recent 12 meetings, Chelsea won 5, Brentford 3, and 4 ended level. The total goal tally in those matches was 18–13 in Chelsea’s favour

🏟️ Recent Premier League Meetings

Here are some of the most recent encounters up to April 2025:

  • 15 Dec 2024 (Stamford Bridge) – Chelsea 2–1 Brentford (Chelsea win)

  • 6 Apr 2025 (Brentford Community Stadium) – Brentford 0–0 Chelsea (Draw)

  • 2 Mar 2024 – Brentford 2–2 Chelsea (Draw)

  • 28 Oct 2023 – Chelsea 0–2 Brentford (Brentford win)

  • 26 Apr 2023 – Chelsea 0–2 Brentford (Brentford win)

  • 2 Apr 2022 – Chelsea 1–4 Brentford (Brentford win at Stamford Bridge; landmark result)

Recent dominance has swung towards Brentford, especially away from home.

🕰️ Historical Context

  • Early encounters date back to 1935–39 in the old First Division. They played sparingly until mid‑20th century, with sporadic league and FA Cup ties After 1950, no competitive games until the 2013 FA Cup:

    • 27 Jan 2013 – Brentford 2–2 Chelsea at Griffin Park; Chelsea won the replay 4–0 on 17 Feb at Stamford Bridge

  • Since Brentford’s promotion in 2021, they’ve established a competitive Premier League rivalry, with the first-ever top-flight meeting on 16 Oct 2021 at Brentford Community Stadium (Brentford 0–1 Chelsea), followed by Brentford’s boasting victories like the April 2022 win

🔍 Rivalry Notes

  • Historically, this is not considered a fierce derby. Both West London clubs haven’t shared the same division in nearly 60 years until Brentford’s rise. Chelsea supporters have traditionally viewed Arsenal, Tottenham, West Ham, and northern clubs as greater rivals

  • Despite proximity, the fixture doesn’t carry the same edge as other London rivalries, though recent Premier League matchups have added competitive tension.

📅 Looking Ahead to 17 January 2026

Given the trends:

  • Since Brentford’s promotion (2021), recent form shows Chelsea have struggled at times, notably losing at Stamford Bridge in April 2022 and by the same scoreline again in October 2023.

  • However, Chelsea won on 15 December 2024 (2–1), and the last encounter in April 2025 ended in a fairly cagey 0–0 draw at Brentford

🧾 Summary Table

Era Matches Chelsea W Brentford W Draws
All competitions total 23 11 7 5
Premier League only 18 7 7 4
Recent 12 meetings 12 5 3 4

✅ Final Thoughts

  • Chelsea maintain a slight overall edge, but recent history shows a very balanced competitive edge — particularly with Brentford performing well at Stamford Bridge.

  • With the 17 January 2026 fixture approaching, Chelsea will be looking to reassert dominance at home; Brentford, meanwhile, will aim to continue their impressive recent results.

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