Overview

• Kickoff is 8pm BST on Saturday, September 13 at the Gtech Community Stadium, with live UK coverage on Sky Sports.
• Viewers can stream via Sky Go, and Chelsea will run Matchday Live on the club app and website with audio commentary and updates.
• Enzo Maresca’s side remain unbeaten with two wins and a draw, having beaten Fulham 2-0 before the international break.
• Cole Palmer is a doubt for Chelsea, Benoit Badiashile and Romeo Lavia face late fitness calls, and Liam Delap is sidelined for around 10–12 weeks.
• Brentford adapt after selling Yoane Wissa to Newcastle, with midfield issues lingering as Vitaly Janelt and Paris Maghoma have been out and potential returns noted for Yunus Emre Konak and Gustavo Nunes.