Brentford vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Brentford and Chelsea play out a pulsating 2-2 draw at the Gtech Community Stadium as the points are shared in West London. In the first half, the Bees capitalised on Chelsea’s lack of intensity and went into a deserved lead through Schade’s smart finish. Chelsea manager Maresca made four substitutions before the hour mark, and his bravery altered the momentum when Palmer equalised with a chillingly cool strike. The visitors thought they had their hands on all three points when Caicedo’s thunderous shot rocketed into the top corner. However, Andrews’ men weren’t done yet, and their endeavour was rewarded through Carvalho’s last-gasp leveller from a long throw-in. Chelsea dominated possession with 67% but Brentford accumulated a slightly higher expected goals (xG) with 1.41 to the Blues’ 1.13. This result leaves Chelsea in fifth place and Brentford move up to 12th. In their next games, Chelsea travel to Manchester United and Brentford have an away match against Fulham. We hope you’ve enjoyed this live text commentary! Thank you!

That’s half-time and Brentford are beating Chelsea 1-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium. Andrews will be delighted with how his game plan has panned out! The Bees have frustrated the Blues, who have looked tired and sloppy. Brentford’s goal came in the 35th minute through a glorious counter-attack when Henderson’s long ball found Schade, who slotted his strike into the bottom corner. Chelsea have been disappointing and despite amassing 69.8% possession, they’ve created no big chances. Brentford have registered a higher expected goals (xG) with 0.65 to Chelsea’s 0.26, and look more dangerous going forward. Maresca will undoubtedly be frustrated with his team, who have been far too passive and lethargic. Can Brentford hold onto this lead and cling on to a vital victory?

FULL-TIME: BRENTFORD 2-2 CHELSEA

PALMER COULD HAVE WON IT FOR CHELSEA! Garnacho gets to the byline and pulls it back for Palmer, who snatches at the cross and strikes his effort over the bar! He'll be so disappointed with that!

Brentford's long throw causes Chelsea serious problems and Ajer's flick makes the difference to find Carvalho.

2-2! BRENTFORD HAVE THEIR EQUALISER! A long throw is flicked on by Ajer and finds Carvalho at the back post, who is unmarked and makes no mistake from close range! The goal survives a quick VAR check.

2-2! BRENTFORD HAVE THEIR EQUALISER! A long throw is flicked on by Ajer and finds Carvalho at the back post, who is unmarked and makes no mistake from close range! The goal survives a quick VAR check.

Can Brentford find a leveller in the closing stages? They've been overpowered by Chelsea's quality and squad depth in the second half, but they're still very much in this game!

George is shown a yellow for stopping play and preventing Brentford's quick free-kick.

The referee has indicated that there will be six minutes of added time.