# Brentford vs Chelsea - Premier League Recap

> Brentford's three-goal blitz overwhelms Chelsea in Premier League derby.
- Title: Brentford vs Chelsea - Premier League Recap · Dailymail
- Summary: Brentford's three-goal blitz overwhelms Chelsea in Premier League derby. Brentford defeated Chelsea 3-0 in a Premier League match, with goals from Jaidon…
- Keywords: brentford, chelsea, premier league, jaidon anthony, igor thiago, fabio carvalho, xabi alonso, keith andrews, jannik schuster, chelsea manager, brentford manager, premier league derby
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- Published: 2026-09-18T22:38:29+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: brentford, chelsea, premier league, jaidon anthony, igor thiago, fabio carvalho, xabi alonso, keith andrews, jannik schuster, chelsea manager, brentford manager, premier league derby
## Brentford stings Chelsea
Chelsea were stung three times by Brentford in a Premier League derby that ended 3-0.

> You've just been stung by the Bees, stung by the Beeeees.
## Three goals in quick succession
Jaidon Anthony scored first at 61 minutes, followed by Igor Thiago at 82 minutes and Fabio Carvalho in the 90+5 minute added time.
## Chelsea's miserable night
Chelsea lost their first Premier League match in 2026, with 11 losses this year compared to 10 in 2025.
## Statistical shock
Chelsea had the highest shot conversion rate in the Premier League at 22.73 percent but scored no goals in this match.
## Carvalho's return
Fabio Carvalho returned from an ACL injury to score in the 90+5 minute added time after being out for the season.
## Andrews' confidence
Brentford manager Keith Andrews praised Igor Thiago's first Premier League goal of the season and Fabio Carvalho's return from injury.
## Alonso's assessment
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso admitted his team dropped their competitive mentality in the second half.
## Schuster's perspective
Brentford defender Jannik Schuster said the team scored after the second half began and focused on getting clean sheet and three points.
## Thiago's celebration
Igor Thiago ripped his top off after scoring Brentford's second goal in the Premier League.
## Andrews' impact
Brentford manager Keith Andrews has led the team to their best form in two seasons with a strong start to the Premier League campaign.
## Chelsea's struggles
Chelsea have lost more Premier League matches in 2026 (11) than they did in the entirety of 2025 (10).
## Statistical anomaly
Chelsea's first half was goalless, the 23rd goalless half of the Premier League season.
## Alonso's warning
Xabi Alonso warned that Chelsea need to improve their defensive consistency and competitive mentality.
## Chelsea's defensive issues
Chelsea conceded the first goal and then lost shape in the second half, leading to a second goal.
## Brentford's momentum
Brentford's strong start to the season has positioned them as a top contender in the Premier League.
## What's next
Brentford aims to build on their strong start while Chelsea work on improving their defensive consistency.
## Key takeaway

Brentford defeated Chelsea 3-0 in a Premier League match, with goals from Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago, and Fabio Carvalho.