Chelsea vs Brentford — match preview

Premier LeagueSunday, 30 May 2027Stamford Bridge

Chelsea

16:00

Kick-off
Brentford
DLWWL
DDWDL

Last five results, oldest on the left, newest on the right.

Chelsea at homeBrentford awayFull head-to-head

Card outlook

Card Volatility Rating
  • Chelsea56.6High

    Based on 7 matches with card data.

  • Brentford74.2High

    Based on 7 matches with card data.

Combined 131 of 200average 65.4High

In 2025/26, of the 330 matches where both sides had played five or more, the 52 whose two teams averaged 54 or more before kick-off produced 4.5 cards a game, with 4+ cards in two of three (65%); the other 278 averaged 3.9, with 4+ in 56%.

  • Chelsea

    Not rated in this range yet.

  • Brentford

    Not rated in this range yet.

  • Chelsea61.4High

    Based on 155 matches with card data.

  • Brentford46.2Medium

    Based on 155 matches with card data.

Combined 108 of 200average 53.8Medium

  • Chelsea48.9Medium

    Based on 653 matches with card data.

  • Brentford45.2Medium

    Based on 189 matches with card data.

Combined 94 of 200average 47.0Medium

Card Volatility Rating scores how card-heavy a team’s Premier League matches have been, 0 to 100, from its cards per game, its share of 4+ card matches, its away form and its late cards. Bands: High 54–100 · Medium 43–53.9 · Low 0–42.9.

Every team’s rating
  • 4+ cards were shown in 7 of Chelsea's 8 league matches this season
  • 12 of Brentford's 22 cards this season came after the 70th minute
  • 4+ cards were shown in 5 of Brentford's 7 league matches this season

Key trends

From past matches
Goals
Each of Brentford's last 4 league matches had over 2.5 goals
Both teams to score
Both teams scored in each of Brentford's last 4 away league games
Cards
Combined Card Volatility: 131 of 200 (average 65.4, High), from 7 matches each with card data. In 2025/26, the 52 matches whose two teams averaged 54+ before kick-off had 4.5 cards a game, 4+ in 65%; the other 278 had 3.9, 4+ in 56%
Form & context
Brentford scored first in all 7 of their league matches this season
Head-to-head
Brentford's 3–0 home win over Chelsea (Sep 2026) was the biggest margin in the last 10 meetings

One line per topic, the one that stands out most against a typical Premier League side; each line names the matches behind it.

Season comparison

Premier League
Season comparison, 2026/27Scored per game: Chelsea 2.1, Brentford 1.9. Conceded per game: Chelsea 1.9, Brentford 1.1. Clean sheets: Chelsea 13%, Brentford 29%. Both teams scored: Chelsea 63%, Brentford 71%. Corners per game: Chelsea 5.6, Brentford 3.9. Yellows per game: Chelsea 2.1, Brentford 2.9.2.1Scored per game1.91.9Conceded per game1.113%Clean sheets29%63%Both teams scored71%5.6Corners per game3.92.1Yellows per game2.9

Based on 8 Chelsea and 7 Brentford matches, Premier League, this season.

Season comparison, Last 3 seasonsScored per game: Chelsea 1.7, Brentford 1.6. Conceded per game: Chelsea 1.3, Brentford 1.4. Clean sheets: Chelsea 25%, Brentford 24%. Both teams scored: Chelsea 61%, Brentford 60%. Corners per game: Chelsea 5.9, Brentford 4.6. Yellows per game: Chelsea 2.7, Brentford 1.8.1.7Scored per game1.61.3Conceded per game1.425%Clean sheets24%61%Both teams scored60%5.9Corners per game4.62.7Yellows per game1.8

Based on 84 Chelsea and 83 Brentford matches, Premier League, last 3 seasons.

Based on 46 of 84 Chelsea and 45 of 83 Brentford matches with corner data.

Season comparison, Last 5 seasonsScored per game: Chelsea 1.6, Brentford 1.6. Conceded per game: Chelsea 1.4, Brentford 1.4. Clean sheets: Chelsea 24%, Brentford 25%. Both teams scored: Chelsea 59%, Brentford 60%. Corners per game: Chelsea 5.9, Brentford 4.6. Yellows per game: Chelsea 2.6, Brentford 1.9.1.6Scored per game1.61.4Conceded per game1.424%Clean sheets25%59%Both teams scored60%5.9Corners per game4.62.6Yellows per game1.9

Based on 160 Chelsea and 159 Brentford matches, Premier League, last 5 seasons.

Based on 46 of 160 Chelsea and 45 of 159 Brentford matches with corner data.

Based on 156 of 160 Chelsea and 155 of 159 Brentford matches with card data.

Season comparison, All timeScored per game: Chelsea 1.8, Brentford 1.5. Conceded per game: Chelsea 1.0, Brentford 1.4. Clean sheets: Chelsea 40%, Brentford 24%. Both teams scored: Chelsea 49%, Brentford 58%. Corners per game: Chelsea 5.6, Brentford 4.6. Yellows per game: Chelsea 1.9, Brentford 1.8.1.8Scored per game1.51.0Conceded per game1.440%Clean sheets24%49%Both teams scored58%5.6Corners per game4.61.9Yellows per game1.8

Based on 996 Chelsea and 197 Brentford matches, Premier League, all time.

Based on 61 of 996 Chelsea and 45 of 197 Brentford matches with corner data.

Based on 654 of 996 Chelsea and 189 of 197 Brentford matches with card data.

Last 10 results

League, this season and last
ChelseaW5 D1 L4 · 20 scored, 18 conceded
Chelsea, last 10 league resultsOldest first. W5 D1 L4 · 20 scored, 18 conceded. 19 May 2026, home to Tottenham: won 2–1; 24 May 2026, away at Sunderland: lost 1–2; 24 Aug 2026, away at Fulham: won 3–2; 30 Aug 2026, home to Brighton: won 4–3; 6 Sept 2026, away at Arsenal: lost 1–2; 12 Sept 2026, home to Hull City: drew 2–2; 18 Sept 2026, away at Brentford: lost 0–3; 10 Oct 2026, home to Bournemouth: won 5–1; 17 Oct 2026, away at Everton: won 2–0; 24 Oct 2026, home to Tottenham: lost 0–2.19 May 2026 · v Tottenham · won 2–1W2–124 May 2026 · at Sunderland · lost 1–2L1–224 Aug 2026 · at Fulham · won 3–2W3–230 Aug 2026 · v Brighton · won 4–3W4–36 Sept 2026 · at Arsenal · lost 1–2L1–212 Sept 2026 · v Hull City · drew 2–2D2–218 Sept 2026 · at Brentford · lost 0–3L0–310 Oct 2026 · v Bournemouth · won 5–1W5–117 Oct 2026 · at Everton · won 2–0W2–024 Oct 2026 · v Tottenham · lost 0–2L0–2

The line marks the start of 2026/27.

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Chelsea, last 10 league results
DateOpponentScoreResult
24 Oct 2026Tottenham (H)0–2L
17 Oct 2026Everton (A)2–0W
10 Oct 2026Bournemouth (H)5–1W
18 Sept 2026Brentford (A)0–3L
12 Sept 2026Hull City (H)2–2D
6 Sept 2026Arsenal (A)1–2L
30 Aug 2026Brighton (H)4–3W
24 Aug 2026Fulham (A)3–2W
24 May 2026Sunderland (A)1–2L
19 May 2026Tottenham (H)2–1W
BrentfordW2 D6 L2 · 16 scored, 14 conceded
Brentford, last 10 league resultsOldest first. W2 D6 L2 · 16 scored, 14 conceded. 9 May 2026, away at Man City: lost 0–3; 17 May 2026, home to Crystal Palace: drew 2–2; 24 May 2026, away at Liverpool: drew 1–1; 22 Aug 2026, home to Tottenham: won 3–0; 30 Aug 2026, away at Leeds: drew 1–1; 5 Sept 2026, home to Sunderland: drew 1–1; 12 Sept 2026, away at Bournemouth: drew 2–2; 18 Sept 2026, home to Chelsea: won 3–0; 10 Oct 2026, away at Aston Villa: drew 2–2; 17 Oct 2026, home to Liverpool: lost 1–2.9 May 2026 · at Man City · lost 0–3L0–317 May 2026 · v Crystal Palace · drew 2–2D2–224 May 2026 · at Liverpool · drew 1–1D1–122 Aug 2026 · v Tottenham · won 3–0W3–030 Aug 2026 · at Leeds · drew 1–1D1–15 Sept 2026 · v Sunderland · drew 1–1D1–112 Sept 2026 · at Bournemouth · drew 2–2D2–218 Sept 2026 · v Chelsea · won 3–0W3–010 Oct 2026 · at Aston Villa · drew 2–2D2–217 Oct 2026 · v Liverpool · lost 1–2L1–2

The line marks the start of 2026/27.

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Brentford, last 10 league results
DateOpponentScoreResult
17 Oct 2026Liverpool (H)1–2L
10 Oct 2026Aston Villa (A)2–2D
18 Sept 2026Chelsea (H)3–0W
12 Sept 2026Bournemouth (A)2–2D
5 Sept 2026Sunderland (H)1–1D
30 Aug 2026Leeds (A)1–1D
22 Aug 2026Tottenham (H)3–0W
24 May 2026Liverpool (A)1–1D
17 May 2026Crystal Palace (H)2–2D
9 May 2026Man City (A)0–3L

Goal timing

By 15-minute band
Chelsea20 scored, 18 conceded
Chelsea: goals scored and conceded by 15-minute band1–15 minutes: scored 7, conceded 0; 16–30 minutes: scored 1, conceded 4; 31–45 minutes: scored 2, conceded 2; 46–60 minutes: scored 4, conceded 4; 61–75 minutes: scored 5, conceded 3; 76–90 minutes: scored 1, conceded 5.44881–15 min · scored 7, conceded 016–30 min · scored 1, conceded 431–45 min · scored 2, conceded 246–60 min · scored 4, conceded 461–75 min · scored 5, conceded 376–90 min · scored 1, conceded 50153045607590
Brentford16 scored, 14 conceded
Brentford: goals scored and conceded by 15-minute band1–15 minutes: scored 2, conceded 2; 16–30 minutes: scored 0, conceded 0; 31–45 minutes: scored 5, conceded 1; 46–60 minutes: scored 3, conceded 4; 61–75 minutes: scored 2, conceded 3; 76–90 minutes: scored 4, conceded 4.44881–15 min · scored 2, conceded 216–30 min · scored 0, conceded 031–45 min · scored 5, conceded 146–60 min · scored 3, conceded 461–75 min · scored 2, conceded 376–90 min · scored 4, conceded 40153045607590

From the matches in Last 10 results: 10 Chelsea and 10 Brentford.

Show the numbers
Goals by 15-minute band: Chelsea and Brentford
MinutesChelsea scoredChelsea concededBrentford scoredBrentford conceded
1–157022
16–301400
31–452251
46–604434
61–755323
76–901544

Head-to-head

Last 5 meetings
Chelsea wins
2
Draws
2
Brentford wins
1

Wins, draws and losses are read from Chelsea’s side, as are the result badges on each meeting.

Based on 5 Premier League meetings, the most recent before this fixture.

Head-to-head results; result column from Chelsea's side
HomeScoreAwayResult
Brentford3–0ChelseaL
Chelsea2–0BrentfordW
Brentford2–2ChelseaD
Brentford0–0ChelseaD
Chelsea2–1BrentfordW

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