Brentford vs Chelsea: TV channel & live stream in Canada, team news & preview

Andrew Steel

Brentford vs Chelsea: TV channel & live stream in Canada, team news & preview image

Chelsea will look to further cement their place atop the Premier League summit when they make the trip to high-flying new boys Brentford at Brentford Community Stadium this weekend.

The Blues got back to winning ways just before the international break after a slight wobble, but they face a potential banana-skin against the freshly-promoted Bees.

Ahead of the game, GOAL has the details of how to watch on TV, stream online, team news and more.

Games Brentford vs Chelsea
Date October 16, 2021
Times 12:30pm ET, 9:30am PT
Stream DAZN

Premier League streaming in Canada

DAZN acquired exclusive English Premier League rights in Canada. EPL fans can sign up for DAZN on monthly or yearly plans. Every EPL match will be made available for DAZN subscribers, both live and on demand.

DAZN offers a free trial period for new subscribers. It costs either $20 CAD per month or $150 CAD per year thereafter, depending on the plan you select and it's available on all the major platforms and devices, in addition to web browsers on DAZN.com.

Soccer fans in Canada also can enjoy streaming of several other leagues on DAZN, including MLS, EFL Championship, EFL League One and women's soccer. A subscription also includes the NFL with DAZN positioning itself as the "home of football" in Canada.

Team news & rosters

Position Brentford roster
Goalkeepers Raya, Fernandez
Defenders Thompson, Henry, Goode, Pinnock, Jansson, Ajer, Jorgensen, Jeanvier, Sorensen, Roerslev, Radic, Stevens, Gordon
Midfielders Norgaard, Jensen, Da Silva, Wissa, Onyeka, Mbeumo, Fosu-Henry, Peat-Harris, Baptiste, Janelt, Bidstrup, Zamburek, Haygarth
Forwards Canos, Forss, Ghoddos, Toney

There's nearly always one Premier League new boy that throws caution to the wind to emerge as the surprise package of the new campaign, and Thomas Frank's Bees have done just that this term.

Seventh heading into the weekend, they'll hope to maintain this early rush in the race for Europe - but they face arguably their toughest test of the season yet in their visitors.

Predicted Brentford starting XI:  Raya; Jorgensen, Jansson, Pinnock; Canos, Baptiste, Norgaard, Onyeka, Henry; Mbeumo, Toney.

Position Chelsea roster
Goalkeepers Kepa, Bettinelli, Mendy, Bergstrom
Defenders Rudiger, Alonso, Christensen, Chalobah, Chilwell, James, Azpilicueta, Sarr, Mbuyamba
Midfielders Jorginho, Kante, Kovacic, Pulisic, Loftus-Cheek, Saul, Barkley, Mount, Ziyech, Havertz
Forwards Lukaku, Werner, Hudson-Odoi

Defeats to Manchester City and Juventus in quick succession have popped the balloon of expectation at Stamford Bridge somewhat - but there is no denying that Thomas Tuchel's side remain among the heavy favourites to take the Premier League crown.

Chelsea do have absences in defence to contend with, but will hope to have the firepower to overcome any concerns at the back.

Predicted Chelsea starting XI:  Mendy; Azpilicueta, Chalobah, Christensen; James, Jorginho, Kante, Chilwell; Mount, Havertz; Lukaku.

Last five results

Brentford results Chelsea results
West Ham United 1-2 Brentford (Oct 3) Chelsea 3-1 Southampton (Oct 3)
Brentford 3-3 Liverpool (Sep 25) Juventus 1-0 Chelsea (Sep 29)
Brentford 7-0 Oldham Athletic (Sep 21) Chelsea 0-1 Manchester City (Sep 25)
Wolves 0-2 Brentford (Sep 18) Chelsea 1 (4)-(3) 1 Aston Villa (Sep 22)
Brentford 0-1 Brighton (Sep 11) Tottenham 0-3 Chelsea (Sep 19)

Head-to-head

Date Result
1/28/2017 Chelsea 4-0 Brentford
2/17/2013 Chelsea 4-0 Brentford
1/27/2013 Brentford 2-2 Chelsea
1/7/1950 Brentford 0-1 Chelsea
3/15/1947 Brentford 0-2 Chelsea

Andrew Steel