Brentford vs Liverpool: How to watch, kick-off time and team news
Liverpool travel to west London to face Brentford on Saturday, 17 October, as they look to return to winning ways in the Premier League.
The Reds head into the fixture after an emphatic 6-3 Champions League victory over LASK, but they will be keen to respond domestically following their 3-0 defeat to Manchester City. Brentford, meanwhile, remain unbeaten in the league and will hope to make home advantage count against one of the Premier League’s biggest clubs.
Keith Andrews’ side earned a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa in their previous league outing, while Liverpool face potential selection problems ahead of the trip to the Gtech Community Stadium.
When is Brentford vs Liverpool?
Brentford vs Liverpool takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026, at the Gtech Community Stadium in west London.
- Kick-off: 3:00pm BST
- Competition: Premier League
- Venue: Gtech Community Stadium, London
How to watch Brentford vs Liverpool in the UK
The match will not be shown live on television in the UK because it is scheduled for 3:00pm on Saturday and falls under the English football broadcast blackout.
Fans can follow live updates through the clubs’ official channels and check highlights coverage later in the day.
Brentford vs Liverpool predicted line-ups
Brentford predicted XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Kelleher; Kayode, Van den Berg, Ajer, Lewis-Potter; Yarmolyuk, Janelt; Anthony, Jensen, Ouattara; Thiago.
Brentford could field Caoimhín Kelleher in goal against his former club, with the hosts looking to maintain their unbeaten league record. Josh Dasilva, Antoni Milambo and Kaye Furo are listed as unavailable, while Mikkel Damsgaard, Nathan Collins, Kevin Schade and Jannik Schuster are doubts.
Liverpool predicted XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Alisson; Araujo, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Nyoni, Mac Allister; Munoz, Wirtz, Barcola; Koumas.
Liverpool may need to rotate after their European fixture, with Ryan Gravenberch suspended. Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni are listed as unavailable, while Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak are doubts.
Bradley Barcola could be one to watch after his impressive midweek performance against LASK. Liverpool will hope their attacking options can deliver again against a Brentford side that has proved difficult to beat.
Brentford vs Liverpool: Recent form and team news
Brentford have made a solid start to the Premier League campaign and will be encouraged by their unbeaten record. Their draw against Aston Villa showed their ability to compete in difficult away fixtures, and they will now look to carry that confidence into their home match against Liverpool.
Liverpool arrive after a high-scoring European win, but their league defeat to Manchester City highlighted the challenge they face in finding consistency. Injuries and suspension could also influence their starting XI, particularly in midfield and attack.
The Reds will need to manage the transition from European competition back to the Premier League while dealing with Brentford’s threat at home.
Brentford vs Liverpool prediction
Brentford’s strong start and home advantage could make this a difficult afternoon for Liverpool. The visitors have the attacking quality to cause problems, but potential absences and the demands of a midweek European match could make the contest more competitive than expected.
Prediction: Brentford 1-1 Liverpool