Match story
- Brentford fired more attempts (16 vs 1 shots).
- Gillingham was more accurate in front of goal (100% on target vs 44%).
- Brentford held more of the ball (81% possession).
Brentford and Gillingham drew 1-1 in the League Cup. The fixture is part of the 3rd Round stage in the 2022 season. The match was played at Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford, Middlesex. T. Robinson officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Brentford vs Gillingham meeting in League Cup with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Brentford and Gillingham. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
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Brentford BRERecorded meetings: 0 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Brentford head coach Keith Andrews says club-record signing Mamadou Sangare "fits everything we want from a player". The Lens midfielder, who was included in Ligue 1's 2025-26 Team of the Year, has signed a five-year contract with a club option for a further year. Sangare made 33 appearances in all competitions last season, helping Lens to a second-place finish in Ligue 1 and to a first-ever Coupe de France title.
The transfer rumours are continuing to swirl around Jordan Henderson, with Brentford understood to be willing to let the 36-year-old go on a free transfer this summer despite him still having one year left on his contract. It is fair to say fans are split on the situation, with one supporter commenting: "The difference between what Brentford will lose by letting Henderson leave and what Chelsea would gain by signing him is massive." The England international was a key figure on and off the pitch as Keith Andrews' side made a push for the European football spots but ultimately fell short on goal difference.
Chelsea are changing their transfer approach under Xabi Alonso, with the club looking at experienced players like Jordan Henderson. A new era is beginning at Chelsea with Xabi Alonso as the manager, which also comes with many changes to the team. As part of the new approach being implemented, the club are looking at experienced names like Jordan Henderson, Danny Welbeck and Eric Garcia. While Chelsea have characterized themselves by investing heavily in young players in recent years, their strategy could see a slight change by adding experienced figures to balance out the squad. Sky Sports reported that the Blues are interested in signing Henderson after failing to bring in Granit Xhaka. Henderson has impressed since returning to England with Brentford and remains an experienced option in midfield. The former Liverpool captain has one year remaining on his Brentford contract, but Chelsea are exploring the possibility of adding him to their squad. Chelsea hold talks for Welbeck The midfield is not the only area where Alonso wants to add more experience, as Chelsea have also explored a move for Welbeck to strengthen their attacking options. Welbeck could add some experience (Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) This outlet also reported that the club have held positive talks over a possible transfer for the Brighton striker, who has remained a reliable player for his team despite being at a later stage of his career. Welbeck has one year remaining on his contract with Brighton and would bring Premier League experience to Chelsea’s attack. His versatility and experience are among the reasons why he has become a name followed by the club. Garcia becomes a name to follow for Chelsea Chelsea are also monitoring Garcia as they look for defensive reinforcements, according to reports reproduced by Marca. The Barcelona defender has emerged as a player to follow, with his situation attracting interest from clubs looking for defensive depth. Garcia’s ability to play as a center-back and cover other defensive positions makes him an attractive option. Chelsea could face competition for his signature, with AC Milan also reportedly interested in the player.
‘There will be a lot of transfer links, a lot of rumours’Chelsea hit back to beat Western Sydney Wanderers 6-4Xabi Alonso refused to confirm Chelsea are interested in signing the veterans Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson after his first game in charge of the team, a 6-4 pre-season victory against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday, but said he was looking to build a squad that had “proper balance”.Chelsea are understood to be in talks over a surprise move to sign the 35-year-old Welbeck from Brighton, with the club also reportedly interested in signing the 36-year-old Henderson from Brentford. The links to two Premier League stalwarts reflects a revised transfer strategy under Alonso, with Chelsea seeking to recruit more experienced players into their squad as opposed to focused solely on signing young players, often tying them to lengthy contracts. Continue reading...
Ken: Letting him go on a free transfer to a local rival is an insult. Graham: Brentford should try to keep Henderson with a view to him joining the coaching staff once he retires from playing. How many players do Chelsea need?
According to multiple sources, Chelsea are close to completing the transfers of Jordan Henderson from Brentford and Danny Welbeck from Brighton. Blues boss Xabi Alonso is believed to be looking to add experience and leadership to his team, and these two players have made a total of 843 Premier League appearances between them to date. […] The post Chelsea move for veteran duo Welbeck and Henderson appeared first on SoccerNews.
Brighton striker scored 13 goals in league last seasonVeteran Brentford midfielder has a year left on contractChelsea are understood to be in talks over a move to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton. The 35-year-old is a surprise candidate to bolster Xabi Alonso’s forward line after scoring 13 goals in 37 Premier League matches last season.In a further unexpected move, there are also reports the club are in negotiations to bring in England midfielder Jordan Henderson from Brentford. The 36-year-old has a year left on his contract, but it is claimed the Bees would be willing to let him leave on a free transfer. Continue reading...
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