Brentford, aiming for European qualification, hosts a struggling Brighton side at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday afternoon, as they look to continue their good form.
Brentford is currently in seventh place with 40 points, a strong position that could allow them to qualify for Europe for the first time. They have gained seven points from their last three matches against Aston Villa, Newcastle, and league leaders Arsenal.
On the other hand, Brighton is struggling, having won only one of their last 12 league games, the lowest in the league since December. They currently sit in 14th place and are determined to score after facing two consecutive 1–0 defeats.
Brentford vs Brighton – Match preview and team news
- Date: Saturday, 21 February 2026
- Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
- Venue: Gtech Community Stadium, London
- Referee: Jarred Gillett
- VAR: Nick Hopton
- Last Meeting: Brighton 2–1 Brentford (22 Nov 2025), Premier League
Team News
Brentford
Brentford’s head coach has confirmed that Mikkel Damsgaard, Jordan Henderson, Caoimhín Kelleher, and Igor Thiago are fit to play after being rested during the FA Cup win over Macclesfield. The return of Kevin Schade, who has completed a three-match suspension, is also a boost. However, Josh Dasilva, Fábio Carvalho, and Antoni Milambo are still out with long-term injuries.
Brighton
Brighton could welcome back Solly March for the first time in 10 months after a successful training week. Yasin Ayari (shoulder), Adam Webster, and Stefanos Tzimas (both knee) are still unavailable. Midfielder James Milner is expected to play as he aims to break the all-time Premier League appearance record.
Form
Brentford
Brentford has made their home ground challenging for mid-table teams. They won this matchup 4–2 last season and aim for back-to-back home victories against Brighton for the first time since 2007. They’ve gained 20 points from their last 10 games (W6 D2 L2), matching their total from the first 16 matches. Their effectiveness at set-pieces remains strong, with 10 goals from throw-ins over the last two seasons.
Brighton
Brighton is currently experiencing their worst stretch under their coach. No team has won fewer Premier League matches than Brighton since December (W1 D6 L6). Their attacking efficiency has decreased, averaging only 13 shots and 4 on target per game, the lowest since the 2021–22 season. However, the return of veterans like Lewis Dunk and James Milner’s potential milestone offers some hope.
Predicted Lineups
Brentford Predicted XI: Kelleher; Kayode, Van den Berg, Collins, Henry; Yarmolyuk, Henderson; Ouattara, Jensen, Schade; Thiago
Brighton Predicted XI: Verbruggen; Kadioglu, Van Hecke, Dunk, De Cuyper; Gross, Baleba; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck
How to Watch Brentford vs Brighton?
The match will not be broadcast live on TV in the UK due to the traditional 3 p.m. blackout. However, fans can listen to live radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live.
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