J. Anthony gave Brentford the lead on 61 minutes, after J. Schuster supplied the pass. I. Thiago doubled the lead on 83 minutes. F. Carvalho extended Brentford's lead on 90+4 minutes, from an assist by K. Schade.
Brentford had 13 shots to the visitors' 12, 52% of the 25 attempts in the match. Brentford had 3 off target and 4 blocked, the visitors 3 off target and 7 blocked. The home side had 9 attempts from inside the box, to Chelsea's 8. That left 4 from outside the area for Brentford, and 4 for Chelsea.
The home side put 6 on target to Chelsea's 2, an on-target rate of 46% against 17%. Brentford scored with three of their six on target. Chelsea did not score from their two on target.
Thiago was booked for Brentford on 84 minutes. M. Sangare was booked for Brentford on 85 minutes.
The match was goalless at half time. The second half produced three goals.
Brentford are third on nine points from five matches. Their record reads 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats, with a goal difference of +5. Chelsea are seventh on seven points from five matches. Their record reads 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, with a goal difference of -1.
Andy Madley, England refereed.
Match at a glance
- Full time: Brentford 3-0 Chelsea
- Competition: English Premier League
- Date: 18 September 2026
- Referee: Andy Madley, England
Shooting breakdown
| Statistic | Brentford | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
| Total shots | 13 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 3 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 7 |
| Shots inside the box | 9 | 8 |
| Shots outside the box | 4 | 4 |
| Corner Kicks | 4 | 12 |
| Throw In | 19 | 18 |
| Free Kick | 9 | 12 |
| Goal Kick | 9 | 6 |
| Penalty | 0 | 0 |
| Substitution | 5 | 4 |
| Attacks | 76 | 111 |
| Dangerous Attacks | 36 | 60 |
| On Target | 6 | 2 |
| Off Target | 7 | 10 |
| Fouls | 10 | 7 |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 0 |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Passes Total | 343 | 495 |
| Passes Accurate | 273 | 428 |
