Carvalho Rescues Brentford in Injury Time Thriller Against Chelsea
Fabio Carvalho was the last-minute hero for Brentford as the Bees snatched a dramatic 2–2 draw against Chelsea in a thrilling Premier League clash in West London.
Brentford took the lead in the 35th minute through Kevin Schade, who calmly slotted home after a well-worked move. Cole Palmer, making his return from injury, brought Chelsea level shortly after the break with a composed finish inside the box.
The match looked destined for a Chelsea win when Moisés Caicedo fired in a powerful strike in the 85th minute to give the visitors a late lead. But in stoppage time, Carvalho found space in the box and converted a long throw-in to snatch a vital point for Brentford.
2025-26, England - Premier League
Brentford - Chelsea 2:2 (1:0)
Goals: Schade, 35 (1:0); Palmer Co., 61 (1:1); Caicedo M., 85 (1:2); Carvalho Fa., 90 (2:2)
Brentford: Kelleher; van den Berg S.; Pinnock (Ajer, 83); Collins N.; Kayode M. (Hickey, 83); Henderson; Jensen Ma. (Ouattara Da., 73); Yarmoliuk; Schade; Thiago I. (Henry R., 72); Lewis-Potter (Carvalho Fa., 90)
Substitution: Henry R. (from 72); Ouattara Da. (from 73); Hickey (from 83); Ajer (from 83); Carvalho Fa. (from 90)
Bench: Valdimarsson H.R,; Onyeka; Janelt; Nelson R.
Yellow Cards: Thiago I. 8; Yarmoliuk 64; Pinnock 82
Chelsea: Sanchez Ro.; Adarabioyo; Hato (Cucurella, 46); Chalobah; Fofana W. (James R., 46); Fernandez E.; Caicedo M.; Bynoe-Gittens (Palmer Co., 56); Buonanotte (George, 46); Pedro Neto; João Pedro (Garnacho, 79)
Substitution: James R. (from 46); Cucurella (from 46); George (from 46); Palmer Co. (from 56); Garnacho (from 79)
Bench: Jörgensen F.; Gusto; Acheampong J. K.; Andrey Santos
Yellow Cards: Hato 30; George 90