Chelsea vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League latest score, goals and updates from fixture
Follow live coverage as Chelsea face Brentford in the Premier League today.
Cesar Azpilicueta returned to Chelsea’s line-up for the game against Brentford for his first appearance since being knocked unconscious during the win over Leeds in March.
The captain came in in place of Reece James, who Frank Lampard confirmed on Monday will miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury.
The team was otherwise unchanged from the defeat to Real Madrid with N’Golo Kante and Conor Gallagher starting alongside each other in an advanced midfield pair.
For Brentford, Christian Norgaard dropped out after going off injured against Aston Villa and was replaced in midfield by Frank Onyeka.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Chelsea vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League updates
Chelsea host Brentford in a west London derby in the Premier League
Chelsea XI: Arrizabalaga, Fofana, Silva, Chalobah; Azpilicueta, Fernandez, Kovacic, Chilwell; Kante, Gallagher, Sterling
Brentford XI: Raya, Roerslev, Jorgensen, Pinnock, Mee, Henry, Jensen, Onyeka, Janelt, Toney, Wissa
Chelsea FC 0 - 2 Brentford FC
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21:34
Substitution Rico Henry Aaron Buchanan Hickey
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21:34
There will be a minimum of four additional minutes.
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21:33
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) April 26, 2023
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21:33
Kante manages to dribble through two players and he tries to find Aubameyang with a threaded pass, but the ball rolls into the gloves of Raya.
Chelsea vs Brentford
21:31
Chelsea fans are starting to make their way out of the stadium as Brentford see this game through with ease. The hosts played better in the second half, but they have not been clinical in front of goal.
Chelsea vs Brentford
21:28
Madueke does well to win a corner after three Brentford defenders close him down. Chilwell's corner is headed away easily by Mee for the away side.
Chelsea vs Brentford
21:26
🔁 It's time for @kevinschade_
Ivan Toney the man replaced
🔵 0-2 🐝#CHEBRE | #BrentfordFC— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) April 26, 2023
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21:25
Substitution Ivan Benjamin Elijah Toney Kevin Schade
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21:24
Kepa almost makes a bad mistake playing out from the back as his pass to Silva is almost intercepted by Toney, but the goalkeeper gets away with it.
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21:22
Brilliant from @BMbeumo19@IvanToney24 finds him on the break, Bryan runs down the right channel, cuts inside and then fires past Kepa
🔵 0-2 🐝#CHEBRE | #BrentfordFC | @London_Pride https://t.co/3QXiANvTmB— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) April 26, 2023
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21:22
Substitution Raheem Shaquille Sterling Chukwunonso Tristan Madueke
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21:21
Goal Bryan Tetsadong Marceau Mbeumo
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21:21
Mbeumo scores.
🔵 0-2 🐝 [77] #CheBre— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 26, 2023
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21:20
MBEUMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO pic.twitter.com/iMlcTy3mXI
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) April 26, 2023
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21:19
The tempo of this match is slowing down as Brentford are defending deep to soak up the pressure and hit Chelsea on the counter.
Chelsea vs Brentford
21:15
Yellow Card Rico Henry
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21:15
Chelsea have attempted 23 crosses in this match, higher than their season average of 18.1 in the Premier League. Sterling and Mudryk hold the key to an equaliser for the Blues.
Chelsea vs Brentford
21:15
Stay strong ⚔
Into the final 20 minutes and we still hold a narrow lead
🔵 0-1 🐝#CHEBRE | #BrentfordFC— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) April 26, 2023
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21:13
Kante, Fernandez and Chalobah combine on the right flank before the latter sends in a good cross. Brentford manage to clear the ball away, but Chelsea are getting closer to a leveler.
Chelsea vs Brentford
21:11
Mbeumo is looking to run into the channels and cause confusion between Silva and Chilwell, but the Chelsea backline look a lot more assured in this half.
Chelsea vs Brentford
21:09
Brentford are playing more energy now after their changes, but Chelsea are matching them and still coming at the visitors with a lot of pace.
Chelsea vs Brentford
21:07
Chelsea have been the much better side in this second half. Mudryk and Aubameyang have given the hosts momentum, but they are still looking for the equaliser.
Chelsea vs Brentford
21:05
Mbeumo comes on for Wissa to lead the attack with Toney.
Chelsea vs Brentford
21:05
Substitution Ogochukwu Frank Onyeka Mikkel Krogh Damsgaard
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21:04
Substitution Mathias Jensen Shandon Baptiste
Chelsea vs Brentford
21:04
Mudryk wins a free-kick in a very good position for Chelsea. he beats Roerslev on the left wing and forces Zanka to come across and make the foul just outside of the box.
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21:02
CLOSE! Aubameyang does well to beat two defenders and get a shot away in the box, but his deflected effort is saved well by Raya.
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21:02
Into the final 30. 🔵#CheBre pic.twitter.com/Pf82YorCas
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 26, 2023
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It's been backs to the wall since the break 😓
Chelsea have brought on Mudryk and Aubameyang and switched to a 4-3-3
Aubameyang has headed onto the roof of the net with Silva, Kante, and Chilwell also having efforts off target
🔵 0-1 🐝#CHEBRE | #BrentfordFC— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) April 26, 2023
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CHANCE! This time Silva has a great opportunity as he gets on the end of a cross from Mudryk, but his header goes past the right post and out for a goal kick!
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20:58
CHANCE! Silva floats the ball into the box and Sterling nods it into the six-yard box for Aubamenyang. The striker beats Raya to the ball, but cannot hit the target with his header.
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20:58
Auba's header from Sterling's flick ends up on the roof of the net! 😮
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 26, 2023
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20:58
After a slip in the box from Aubameyang, he quickly gets back onto his feet and gets a shot away for the hosts. He pokes the ball through Zanka's legs, but Raya makes an easy save.
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20:55
Brentford are under a lot of pressure early in this half as Chelsea are moving the ball a lot quicker and getting more crosses into the box.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:54
Chelsea have more control in this game now because of their substitutions. Aubameyang is also causing more problems for the Brentford defenders.
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20:51
It looks like Chalobah is playing at right-back for Chelsea now and Sterling has moved to the right wing.
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20:49
Aubameyang and Mudryk replace Gallagher and Azpi at the break and we're back underway. 🔀
🔵 0-1 🐝 [46] #CheBre— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 26, 2023
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20:49
Back to it 💪
🔵 0-1 🐝#CHEBRE | #BrentfordFC— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) April 26, 2023
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20:48
Yellow Card Mathias Jensen
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Aubameyang gets the second half underway for Chelsea!
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Substitution César Azpilicueta Tanco Pierre-Emerick Emiliano François Aubameyang
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Mudryk replaces Gallagher at half-time for Chelsea.
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20:37
Boos rang around Stamford Bridge when the half-time whistle was blown as Chelsea are not performing to the level their fans expect them to. Lampard might want to look at Aubameyang on his bench as the Blues are lacking presence in the box.
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20:36
The first half was fairly quiet with both sides struggling to produce quality attacking moments. The Bees did find a breakthrough in the 37th minute when Azpilicueta scored an own goal from a corner. Zanka flicked the ball on from Jensen's cross, and the Chelsea captain turned the ball past Kepa. The hosts struggled to create chances before the break as Brentford lead 1-0 at half-time.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:33
Ahead at the midway point 👊#CHEBRE | #BrentfordFC pic.twitter.com/HrTvwGypEB
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) April 26, 2023
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HALF-TIME: CHELSEA 0-1 BRENTFORD
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20:33
Chilwell complains to the referee after he claims Roerslev pulled his arm back, but he is not awarded a free-kick just outside of the box.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:33
Work to do after the break.#CheBre pic.twitter.com/ksBZ1X7F6Y
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 26, 2023
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20:32
There will be a minimum of one additional minute.
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20:29
Silva is given time on the ball outside of the box and tries his luck from distance. He catches his strike well, but it goes wide of the left post.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:28
Sterling is dropping into deeper positions to try and help Chelsea find an equaliser before the break. Brentford look fairly comfortable when defending.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:26
Brentford have failed to win each of the last four Premier League games that they’ve opened the scoring in (D3 L1), including last time out in a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa. Prior to this, the Bees had won 19 of their first 23 Premier League games in which they’d scored first, and never lost (D4).
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20:26
We lead at the Bridge!@mzanka gets the touch on the corner at the near post, it strikes Azpilicueta and bounces past Kepa
🔵 0-1 🐝#CHEBRE | #BrentfordFC | @london_pride https://t.co/vbwWEwjlwi— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) April 26, 2023
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20:24
ZANKAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA pic.twitter.com/z1pdntofsj
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) April 26, 2023
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20:24
Looks like the final touch comes off Azpi, Brentford lead.#CheBre https://t.co/i6Jdg4NMoH
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 26, 2023
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20:24
Own goal César Azpilicueta Tanco
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Zanka scores.
🔵 0-1 🐝 [37] #CheBre— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 26, 2023
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20:22
Keep battling boys 👊
More threat from the home side in recent minutes with Raya tipping over from Enzo while Kante and Sterling curl off target
Brentford appeals for a penalty are turned down as Onyeka goes down under a challenge from Chalobah
🔵 0-0 🐝#CHEBRE | #BrentfordFC— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) April 26, 2023
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20:22
Fernandez catches the Brentford defenders sleeping and plays a lofted pass to Sterling, but Raya is quick off his line and collects the ball.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:21
Chelsea beat the Brentford press and sweep through the opposition before Sterling picks the ball up on the right wing. He cuts onto his weaker left foot and shoots, with his effort just missing the target.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:18
Fernandez shoots from a very tight angle for Chelsea, but manages to force a save from Raya and win a corner. Chilwell once again whips the ball in and Mee heads it away.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:17
Enzo forces Raya to tip a shot over the bar! 😮
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 26, 2023
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20:17
Onyeka is appealing for a penalty after a challenge from Chalobah, but referee Andy Madley is not interested in the call from the midfielder.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:16
Nothing to split us. ⏱
🔵 0-0 🐝 [30] #CheBre pic.twitter.com/Tt9roNSr12— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 26, 2023
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20:14
A opening for @Ben6Mee but the ball skims off his head and behind from Jensen's cross
Silva heads tamely into the arms of Raya for the host's first effort on target
🔵 0-0 🐝#CHEBRE | #BrentfordFC— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) April 26, 2023
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20:14
Mee is disappointed in himself as he fails to beat Chalobah in the air from Jensen's corner.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:12
Roerslev is back on his feet after taking the ball to the gut from Chilwell's cross. Chelsea are growing in this game.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:09
Silva does well to get on the end of a cross from Kante, but Raya makes an easy save.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:08
Brentford slowly retreat towards their own box as Chelsea try to increase the tempo of this match. It working well for them, but they are still lacking the final pass.
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20:06
A comfortable start for Thomas Frank's Bees!
We've seen plenty of the ball in good areas without much alarm at the other end
Keep it up, boys 💪
🔵 0-0 🐝#CHEBRE | #BrentfordFC— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) April 26, 2023
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20:06
Chelsea win a corner after Henry turns Gallagher's cross behind. Chilwell takes the set-piece but it comes to nothing for the hosts.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:04
Chelsea are winless in their last seven matches in all competitions (D2 L5), losing the last four in a row. They last had a longer winless run between October and December 1993 (11 games), which included a run of six straight defeats – the last time they lost five+ consecutively.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:03
Although Sterling is taking up the striker position today, he is not an easy passing option for his team-mates. He is often surrounded by two or three Brentford defenders.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:01
The Chelsea midfielders are struggling to find their feet in this game. The Brentford players are too quick for the hosts at the moment.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:59
Jensen sends a long throw into the box but Kovacic heads the ball away from danger for Chelsea. Brentford do look more likely to score at the moment.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:58
💪#CheBre pic.twitter.com/ugnSJBw3Im
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 26, 2023
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:56
Neither side are showing a lot of quality in the final third as they move the ball around patiently and wait for an opening.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:54
Chelsea are finding it difficult to play through the Brentford defence. The visitors are very compact as they force the Blues into wider areas.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:52
Brentford are enjoying more possession to begin this match. Chelsea seem happy enough to sit back and let the visitors move the ball around.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:49
Both sides start slowly as they each misplace a few passes. Brentford are already showing their direct approach as they play long balls into Toney.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:46
Brentford get the game underway at Stamford Bridge!
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Let's do this, Bees 🐝#CHEBRE | #BrentfordFC
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) April 26, 2023
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19:46
COME ON CHELSEA! 👊#CheBre pic.twitter.com/QR4YDtAbRa
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 26, 2023
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19:43
The players are making their way out of the tunnel and onto the pitch!
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19:39
Brentford have lost six of their eight away games against Chelsea in all competitions (W2), though they did come from behind to win this exact fixture 4-1 last season.
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19:38
Set for action.#CHEBRE pic.twitter.com/1ewZrQA4sw
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) April 26, 2023
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19:36
Lampard makes three changes from Chelsea's last fixture against Real Madrid as Azpilicueta, Chilwell, and Sterling replace James, Cucurella, and Havertz. Frank makes four changes as Roerslev, Zanka, Onyeka, and Wissa come into the starting 11.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:34
SUBS: Matthew Cox, Aaron Hickey, Kevin Schade, Josh Dasilva, Saman Ghoddos, Bryan Mbeumo, Mikkel Damsgaard, Shandon Baptiste, Finley Stevens.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:31
Brentford (5-3-2): David Raya; Mads Roerslev, Zanka, Ethan Pinnock, Ben Mee, Rico Henry; Mathias Jensen, Frank Onyeka, Vitaly Janelt; Ivan Toney, Yoane Wissa.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:28
SUBS: Edouard Mendy, Benoit Badiashile, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Christian Pulisic, Joao Felix, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Mykhailo Mudryk, Hakim Ziyech, Noni Madueke.
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19:26
Getting set. 🤝@trivago | #CheBre pic.twitter.com/XdzCInDqDh
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 26, 2023
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19:26
👐 @daviidraya1 pic.twitter.com/9czz4d0mcD
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) April 26, 2023
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19:25
Chelsea (3-5-1-1): Kepa Arrizabalaga; Wesley Fofana, Thiago Silva, Trevoh Chalobah; Cesar Azpilicueta, Enzo Fernandez, N’Golo Kante, Mateo Kovacic, Ben Chilwell; Conor Gallagher; Raheem Sterling.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:22
Brentford are not on the best run of form themselves, failing to win their last six, but a European spot is not out of the question for them. Thomas Frank’s side sit in 10th place, six points off Liverpool in seventh. The Bees will have to win most of their remaining games to get a potential Europa Conference League spot, but it is not beyond them.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:19
Interim manager Frank Lampard is struggling to motivate this Chelsea side as they sit 11th in the league table, winless in their last five games. Both Recce James and Mason Mount have been ruled out for the season as the Blues look to at least end their campaign on good form. Despite an abundance of signings in the attacking department, Chelsea have only scored 30 in their 31 league games this season.
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19:17
Hello and welcome to the live commentary of the Premier League fixture between Chelsea and Brentford.
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19:15
⌛ Counting down@ivantoney24 pic.twitter.com/VOhC8acYRe
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) April 26, 2023
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:15
The Tank starts tonight 🔋 pic.twitter.com/Hc48FLWu2u
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) April 26, 2023
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19:15
Tonight's threads. 💙#CheBre pic.twitter.com/KmP30ofmjW
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 26, 2023
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19:15
The Bees at the Bridge 👊#CHEBRE pic.twitter.com/thqQLYTv9I
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) April 26, 2023
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