Another focus match was staged in the fourth round of the 2025/26 Premier League. The "Blue Lions" Chelsea, who played away, took the lead with goals from Palmer and Caicedo after falling behind by one goal, but conceded goals again in the final stage. In the end, Maresca's team was tied 2-2 by the "Bees" Brentford.

Five minutes into the game, Chelsea created an attacking opportunity. Bonanot crossed from the penalty area, and Joao Pedro took the ball and pushed it, but it was blocked by the opponent. A minute later, Brentford striker Igor Thiago made a long pass, and Kevin Shad took the lead and shot, but it was blocked.

In the 13th minute, Pedro Neto took a free kick and Adarabioyo headed the ball in the penalty area, but the angle was too straight and the ball was saved by Brentford goalkeeper Kelleher. In the 19th minute, Chalobah made a lob pass into the penalty area, but Pedro Neto stopped the ball and it was intercepted by Kelleher.

In the 30th minute, Chelsea defender Joel Harto brought down Igor Thiago, for which he was shown a yellow card by the referee. In the 35th minute, Brentford stole the ball and launched a counterattack. Henderson passed the ball to Kevin Shad, who made his way into the penalty area and then shot in after shaking off the defense, giving Brentford a 1-0 lead.

In the 42nd minute, Gittens received the ball and broke through to the top of the penalty area and shot from long range, but the ball was directly confiscated by Brentford goalkeeper Kelleher. In the 45th minute, Bonannott dealt with the defense and passed the ball, but Enzo received it and pushed the ball wide.

In the 51st minute of the second half, Tyreek George received a pass from his teammate and shot into the penalty area, but Brentford goalkeeper Kelleher saved it. In the 54th minute, Gittens passed back from the penalty area, Cucurella took a few steps and took a shot, but the ball was directly saved by Kelleher.

In the 56th minute, Chelsea replaced Gittens with Palmer. In the 61st minute, Enzo's cross into the box was met with a header by João Pedro, and Palmer's volley found the net, helping Chelsea equalize at 1-1. In the 62nd minute, Brentford counterattacked, with Kevin Shad receiving the pass and turning to shoot, but the ball was blocked by Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.

In the 74th minute, Pedro Neto passed the ball back from the penalty area, and Palmer took a shot, but the ball was saved by Brentford goalkeeper Kelleher. In the 85th minute, Ganaccio's cross was cleared, and Caicedo, who was at the top of the penalty area, met the ball and shot in from a distance, helping Chelsea to overtake Brentford 2-1.

In the second half stoppage time, Christopher Ayeh headed the ball to Carvalho who volleyed the ball from close range to help Brentford equalize the score at 2-2.

In the end, Chelsea was tied 2-2 by Brentford away.