Brentford tried to frustrate Chelsea with compact defending, but the Blues’ constant pressure paid off. Goals from Marc Cucurella (43′) and Nicolas Jackson (80′) pushed Chelsea to a deserved lead before Brentford’s late response via Bryan Mbeumo (89′) gave the visitors faint hope.

Stat Breakdown

Possession: Chelsea 62% | Brentford 38%
Shots: Chelsea 21 | Brentford 7
Touches in box: Chelsea 38 | Brentford 11
Progressive Runs: Chelsea 26 | Brentford 9
Chelsea’s midfield trio and attacking wingers were key, while Brentford struggled to impose themselves.

Momentum and Key Moments

Chelsea’s sustained pressure is clear in the match momentum graph, where they controlled play from the opening whistle to the final quarter. Brentford’s lone breakthrough came in the final minutes, but it was too little, too late.

The xG story highlights Chelsea’s dominance: 2.82 for Chelsea to Brentford’s 1.27. Despite the late goal, Chelsea remained in control for most of the game

Key moments:

Marc Cucurella’s goal (43′): A clinical finish after sustained possession, xG of 0.15.
Nicolas Jackson’s strike (80′): High xG opportunity (0.21) showcasing Chelsea’s ability to capitalize late.
Bryan Mbeumo’s consolation goal (89′): Low xG of 0.06 but a well-taken effort.

Shots and Shot Maps

Chelsea peppered Brentford’s goal with 21 shots, 6 of which were on target. Their shot map reveals a balanced spread across central and wide areas, with two goals scored from close range.

Chelsea xG per shot: 0.13, reflecting quality chances created.
Blocked shots: 8, showing Brentford’s defensive effort under siege.

Brentford, in contrast, managed just 7 shots and struggled to trouble Robert Sánchez. Their 1 goal was the only on-target shot, a reflection of limited creativity in attack.

Possession Tactics

Chelsea’s pass map highlights their control, with Enzo Fernández and Moisés Caicedo dominating midfield, feeding opportunities to wide players Marc Cucurella and Noni Madueke.

Brentford’s pass map tells a different story: minimal progression into Chelsea’s half. Their focus on long balls and quick transitions rarely broke down Chelsea’s organized shape.

This was a statement win for Chelsea, with their xG dominance translating into a deserved result. Brentford showed resilience but lacked a cutting edge to truly challenge. Stamford Bridge continues to be a fortress for Chelsea in their push for the top spots.

Man of the Match: Nicolas Jackson – A relentless performance capped with a decisive goal.