West Ham vs Brentford: where to watch live on ESPN and Disney+, confirmed lineups, and minute-by-minute updates

West Ham United faces Brentford in the eighth round of the Premier League on Monday, October 20, 2025, at London Stadium in London. The match kicks off at 4:00 PM Brasília time and marks the home debut of manager Nuno Espírito Santo, who seeks his first win after recent draws and losses. Both teams are battling relegation, with West Ham in 19th place with four points and Brentford in 16th with seven points.

The Hammers are in a rough patch, winless in their last four league games. This match offers a chance to capitalize on home advantage against a rival that has lost all three away games this season.

• West Ham: 4 points, no halftime leads in any match.
• Brentford: 7 points, all earned at home.
• Recent head-to-head: Brentford won six of the last eight Premier League encounters.

Referee Andy Madley officiates, averaging 3.11 cards per game in the competition.

Confirmed lineups for the clash

West Ham lines up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Alphonse Areola in goal and a defense featuring Kyle Walker-Peters, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Max Kilman, and El Hadji Malick Diouf. Midfielders Soungou Magassa and Tomas Soucek anchor, while Jarrod Bowen, Lucas Paqueta, and Crys Summerville support striker Callum Wilson.

Brentford also opts for a 4-2-3-1, with Caoimhin Kelleher in goal and a backline of Michael Kayode, Nathan Collins, Sepp van den Berg, and Keane Lewis-Potter. Jordan Henderson and Yehor Yarmolyuk control the midfield, with Mikkel Damsgaard, Dango Ouattara, and Kevin Schade creating for Igor Thiago up top.

Injuries impact both sides. West Ham is without George Earthy due to a thigh injury, and Niclas Fullkrug is sidelined with a quadriceps issue. Brentford misses Aaron Hickey and Antoni Milambo, with Egor Yarmolyuk doubtful until kickoff.

Head-to-head and match stats

The teams have met nine times in the Premier League since 2021, with Brentford winning six, West Ham two, and one draw. The Bees triumphed in three of four visits to London Stadium, including a 1-0 win in February 2025.

Brentford excels in fast counterattacks, with Igor Thiago scoring four goals in eight games and converting 40% of shots. West Ham concedes an average of 8.2 corners per match, while Brentford covers the Asian handicap +0.25 in 13 of 20 recent games.

Paqueta has committed fouls in 13 consecutive matches, and Thiago leads the league in infractions, suggesting a physical game with stoppages. Corner trends point to over 10 per match based on season averages.

Nuno Espírito Santo adjusted the team after a 2-0 loss to Arsenal, prioritizing possession. Keith Andrews, Brentford’s manager, relies on wing speed to exploit West Ham’s defensive gaps, which allowed eight goals in four recent games.

Where to watch live in Brazil

The match airs on ESPN on pay TV, available to subscribers. For streaming, Disney+ provides full coverage, including pre-game and analysis. Both platforms start broadcasting 30 minutes before kickoff.

Mobile users can access real-time updates via the ESPN and Disney+ apps, with goal notifications. Internationally, Sky Sports Main Event covers the game in England via SkyGo and NOW TV.

The streaming service offers HD quality and Portuguese audio options. Subscribers can replay key moments immediately after goals.

Minute-by-minute expectations

The game promises balance, with West Ham pressing early to break their home winless streak. Brentford aims for away points, having lost to Nottingham Forest, Sunderland, and Fulham on the road.

Live updates include possession, shots on goal, and cards in real time. Platforms like the Premier League website provide detailed stats during the match.

• West Ham home possession average: 48%.
• Thiago’s goals: 4 in 8 games.
• Brentford corners: 5.6 per match.

A narrow West Ham win is the most likely outcome, though a draw remains a realistic possibility.

Tactical preparations

Nuno Espírito Santo held intensive training during the FIFA break, focusing on quick transitions and set pieces. The Portuguese manager, in his first month, tested 4-2-3-1 variations to counter Brentford’s fast attack, emphasizing containment of Damsgaard and Schade. Bowen and Paqueta have freedom to infiltrate, targeting Brentford’s 1.9 goals conceded per away game. The defense, still shaky with eight goals allowed in four matches, prioritizes compactness to avoid counterattacks, which account for 60% of opponents’ goals. Injuries force improvisations, like Diouf at left-back, but the extra preparation week allowed fine-tuning of high-pressing schemes.

Keith Andrews, in his first full year, adopts a reactive stance, with Henderson providing two assists this season and anchoring the midfield. The 4-2-3-1 balances defense and transition, with Yarmolyuk under evaluation to pair with the captain. Thiago, the team’s top scorer, acts as a pivot to create space, while wingers exploit speed against Mavropanos and Kilman, who struggled in 40% of recent aerial duels. Andrews plans depth variations to neutralize West Ham’s possession, relying on mid-block and quick breaks, which earned three of their seven points. Preparations included game simulations at Gtech Community Stadium, boosting cohesion after a loss to Manchester City.

Refereeing and applied regulations

Andy Madley referees his third match this season, with a 0.07 penalty average and strictness on tactical fouls. Assistants Nicholas Hopton and Craig Taylor monitor sidelines, while Thomas Bramall serves as fourth official. Jarred Gillett operates VAR, with Tim Robinson as assistant, focusing on offside and serious contact reviews.

Premier League rules enforce zero tolerance for diving, with a minimum one-match ban. Substitution protocols allow five changes in up to three stoppages. Concussion protocols require immediate assessment for collisions, with an extra substitution permitted.