The London Stadium sets the stage for an important match on Monday night as West Ham United faces Brentford in the FA Cup fifth round.
West Ham enters this match looking to continue the boost from their recent 1–0 win over Fulham. Under Nuno Espírito Santo, they have shown resilience, losing only twice in their last ten matches across all competitions.
While staying in the Premier League is crucial, the FA Cup presents a golden chance for major silverware. However, the team has struggled in the fifth round recently, having been eliminated in their last three attempts and last reaching the quarter-finals a decade ago.
Brentford comes into the match in seventh place in the Premier League and is enjoying a strong season. The team advanced past Sheffield Wednesday and non-league Macclesfield to reach this stage and aims for their first quarter-final appearance since 1989.
Brentford has had the upper hand in recent encounters, winning seven of their last ten meetings with West Ham since 2021. They previously secured a 2–0 victory at this venue in October and are looking to maintain their good form away from home.
West Ham United vs Brentford – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Monday, 9 March 2026
- Kick-off: 19:30 GMT
- Venue: London Stadium, London
- Referee: Andrew Madley
- VAR: Constantine Hatzidakis
- Last Meeting: West Ham United 0–2 Brentford (20 Oct 2025, Premier League)
Team News
West Ham United
West Ham welcomes back midfielder Freddie Potts after his suspension. However, there are concerns over Pablo Felipe (calf) and Łukasz Fabiański (back) ahead of the game. Crysencio Summerville, who has contributed to all three of West Ham’s FA Cup goals this season, is expected to play.
Brentford
Brentford will miss defender Rico Henry due to a hamstring injury. He is among several long-term injuries, including Fábio Carvalho, Antoni Milambo, and Josh Dasilva. Aaron Hickey and Vitaly Janelt are also out, though Reiss Nelson might return after recovering from a calf issue.
Form
West Ham United
Under Santo, West Ham has taken a more cautious approach, achieving four clean sheets in their last ten matches. Their recent win against Fulham ended a three-match winless streak in the league. However, they have not been prolific in the cup this season, requiring extra time to beat League One’s Burton Albion in the fourth round.
Brentford
Brentford has been solid defensively in the FA Cup, keeping clean sheets so far. They drew 0-0 with Bournemouth in their last away match but remain unbeaten in their past five away games. Nevertheless, they have failed to progress beyond the fifth round in each of their last three attempts.
Predicted Lineups
West Ham United Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Areola; Walker-Peters, Mavropanos, Disasi, Scarles; Bowen, Fernandes, Magassa, Summerville; Wilson, Castellanos
Brentford Predicted XI (4-3-3): Valdimarsson; Kayode, Pinnock, Ajer, Lewis-Potter; Yarmolyuk, Henderson; Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago
How to Watch West Ham United vs Brentford?
The match will be shown live in the UK on TNT Sports 1. Coverage starts at 19:00 GMT ahead of the 19:30 kick-off.
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