Brentford return to Premier League action against Wolves on Monday night looking to strengthen their push in the top half, but Rob Edwards’ side arrive at the Gtech Community Stadium in their best form of the season.
Brentford host Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday night with the chance to reinforce a strong league position and keep momentum behind their European push.
The game kicks off at 8pm GMT at the Gtech Community Stadium and comes with the Bees sitting seventh in the table, while Wolves travel to west London bottom of the league and 12 points from safety. Brentford have lost only one of their last six Premier League games, while Wolves arrive on the back of consecutive league wins over Aston Villa and Liverpool.
Team news
The main Brentford setback remains Rico Henry’s hamstring injury. Andrews said before the FA Cup tie at West Ham that the left-back would be out for a “decent period”, which leaves Brentford light in a position where Henry had only recently returned to form.
Aaron Hickey and Vitaly Janelt also remain sidelined, Josh Dasilva is still out, and Fábio Carvalho and Antoni Milambo are both expected to miss the rest of the season with ACL injuries. There was at least a more positive note around Reiss Nelson, with Andrews saying he would “hopefully be involved” again after missing recent action.
Brentford’s home platform
This is still a fixture Brentford will expect to attack. The Bees have won three and drawn one of their last four home league matches, and their broader numbers remain strong. Brentford are amongst the top in the Premier League for shot-on-target percentage at 38.5 per cent, which underlines how efficient they have been when chances do come. Earlier in the season, they also won 2-0 at Molineux, with Keane Lewis-Potter scoring both goals and Caoimhín Kelleher saving a late penalty to secure the clean sheet.
Why Wolves are a genuine test
Wolves’ league position tells one story, but their recent level tells another. Through 2026 so far, Wolves have notched up 13 points, in 11 games, compared to the 3 points in their previous 19 matches.
Edwards has made them more organised and harder to beat, and their numbers reflect that. Wolves are second in the division for tackles won per game at 19.4, have the fourth-best shot-on-target percentage at 35.7 per cent, and, alongside Brentford and Brighton, have conceded the fewest set-piece goals in the league with five.
André is also expected back after missing the FA Cup defeat to Liverpool through suspension, which matters because only Moisés Caicedo has a better pass completion rate among Premier League midfielders with 1,500-plus minutes this season.
What the game could hinge on
For Brentford, the challenge is to turn territorial control into enough threat before Wolves can settle into the kind of disciplined shape that has revived them in recent weeks. Andrews’ side have the stronger position, the home backdrop and the better attacking efficiency.
Wolves, though, have made this into the sort of awkward, physical contest that can drag opponents away from their preferred rhythm. Brentford should still see this as a game to win, but the recent evidence suggests it will need patience as much as quality.