Brentford is set to play against non-league Macclesfield on Monday night, aiming to avoid being upset by the competition’s giant-killers.
Brentford has moved into the top seven of the Premier League after several strong performances, including a recent 1–1 draw with Arsenal. Under manager Keith Andrews, they secured a 2–0 win over Sheffield Wednesday in the third round to progress. There are 122 league places separating the two teams. A win would take Brentford to the fifth round for the second time in nearly twenty years.
Brentford Team News
Due to a busy schedule, Keith Andrews may rotate his squad. Igor Thiago is expected to be on the bench for fitness reasons, while 19-year-old Kaye Furo could lead the attack for what may be his professional debut. Nathan Collins will return to defense after sitting out recently. Kevin Schade will miss the match due to suspension, and Fábio Carvalho and Josh Dasilva remain sidelined with injuries.
Hakon Valdimarsson will start in goal, giving CaoimhÃn Kelleher a break after his recent performances. Nathan Collins will team up with Ethan Pinnock in defense. In midfield, Yehor Yarmolyuk and Jordan Henderson will set the pace alongside Mikkel Damsgaard. Romelle Donovan and Reiss Nelson will offer options down the flanks. Importantly, Brentford has never faced a non-league team as a top-flight club in the FA Cup.
Brentford Predicted Lineup
Brentford predicted XI: Valdimarsson; Hickey, Collins, Pinnock, Henry; Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Damsgaard; Donovan, Furo, Nelson
When will the match kick off?
The FA Cup fourth-round match will be played at the Leasing.com Stadium on Monday, 16 February 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:30 GMT.
How to Watch Macclesfield vs Brentford?
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, starting coverage at 19:00 GMT.
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