Everton return to action after a three-week hiatus to take on Brentford at the GTech Community Stadium on Saturday.
The Blues were on a positive run of form before the latest international break, winning three out of their last four games. Their only loss during that period was against league leaders Arsenal where David Moyes’s side could’ve easily come back from the Emirates with a stalemate.
Everton beat Newcastle Utd away from home before recording back-to-back triumphs over Burnley and Chelsea to brush aside concerns surrounding their form at Hill Dickinson Stadium where they hadn’t won since 6 December 2025.
Their performance against Chelsea was one of the best of the season and it further bolstered Everton’s European hopes. Beto scored either side of the half-time break while Iliman Ndiaye secured the icing on the cake with a top-bins finish.
Brentford, who are level with the Toffees on 46 points and just ahead of them on goal difference, are expected to be competitors in the race to secure the 5th Champions League spot.
Everton have picked up more points on their travels (24) than at home (22) this season and they’ve accumulated 41 points away from home since Moyes returned to the club last January — the latter record only bettered by Arsenal with 48 cumulative points. Everton are also unbeaten in their last three Premier League visits to Brentford.
Brentford, meanwhile, will head into this game on the back of three consecutive draws. A 2-2 stalemate with Wolves was sandwiched in between goalless draws against Bournemouth and Leeds Utd, both away from home.
The Bees have also failed to score in three of their last five outings, with head coach Keith Andrews admitting that it will require a “mammoth effort” for Brentford to keep alive their aspirations of European qualification in the coming games.
Brentford have also failed to win any of their last four matches at home despite amassing 26 of their 46 points at the GTech Community Stadium this season.
Brentford vs Everton - Team News and Predicted Starting XI
Everton Team News
Everton will hope to have star forward Iliman Ndiaye fit and healthy for the clash against Brentford after he pulled out of the Senegal squad with a foot injury. However, he was seen participating in the open training session this week.
Jack Grealish is going to miss the rest of the season while there are apprehensions surrounding Charly Alcaraz after the midfielder has failed to make the squad in the last seven games due to an unspecified injury.
Jarrad Branthwaite is a contender to return to the starting XI and Moyes might persist with Beto leading the line after his heroics against Chelsea.
Everton’s predicted starting lineup: Jordan Pickford (GK), Jake O’Brien, James Tarkowski, Jarrad Branthwaite, Vitalii Mykolenko, Idrissa Gana Gueye, James Garner, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Dwight McNeil, Beto, Iliman Ndiaye
Brentford vs Everton - Form Guide
Brentford: L-W-D-D-D
Everton: L-W-W-L-W
When is Brentford vs Everton?
Everton will face Brentford on Saturday, 11 April. Kick-off at the GTech Community Stadium is scheduled for 3:00 pm.
Where to Watch Brentford vs Everton?
This Premier League game between Brentford and Everton will not be broadcast live on television in the United Kingdom due to the embargo on Saturday, 3:00 pm kickoffs. Highlights will be available on Sky Sports shortly after.
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2 Posted 10/04/2026 at 12:20:31
I know it's a longshot and apologies for putting it on here, but the old ticket threads don't seem to exist on TW anymore. Can meet at the ground. :-)
3 Posted 10/04/2026 at 12:37:10
I fancy us to win this one and I actually feel quite nervous about it in a positive way. A feeling I haven't felt in a long long time.
4 Posted 10/04/2026 at 13:03:49
5 Posted 10/04/2026 at 13:18:18
It's stressful but, all things considered, I prefer this sort to what Tottingham have got in their fight to the death with their cockney neighbours.
6 Posted 10/04/2026 at 14:32:25
Charly Alcaraz is back in early training and, while he isn't ready yet, he's on the way back.
From what? We have no idea. I don't think his mystery injury was ever revealed, but it's kept him out for seven games.
He added that others like Branthwaite and Ndiaye are 'fine'... Let's hope that means they actually play on Saturday and don't mysteriously disappear...
7 Posted 10/04/2026 at 15:13:40
I think Alcaraz had started light training three weeks ago.
I like the kid, but Moyes doesn't, so I will be very surprised if he plays for us again — unless it is essential through injuries.
8 Posted 10/04/2026 at 15:41:47
Perhaps we should win.
But just when we get a sniff of moving up the table, out comes an abject performance 🤷♂️
That’s the Everton way 😎
9 Posted 10/04/2026 at 15:43:31
It’s great to be thinking about Europe rather than survival.
I was anti Moyes being appointed but I have to admit that he has done a sterling job so far.
10 Posted 10/04/2026 at 15:46:23
Davey needs to get them at it from minute one.
7 cup finals coming up.
Best opportunity we have had of getting Europe for a long time.
If Moysey gets us there it's hats off to him.
11 Posted 10/04/2026 at 16:02:20
12 Posted 10/04/2026 at 16:31:41
Only when we get to 3-0 can I relax, so...
13 Posted 10/04/2026 at 17:15:30
So let's see if Tarkowski makes the game.
14 Posted 10/04/2026 at 17:32:51
If Tarkowski is struggling, the only change will be Keane, quite right.
But, with due respect to McNeil, who has played well recently, Armstrong or Ireogbunam should play as legs will be needed against this more industrious team, especially away.
15 Posted 10/04/2026 at 17:45:10
This one's massive: beat Brentford, dent their confidence, send a signal, put down a marker for the others we are fighting with for Europe.
Branthwaite will be key; Thiago gave us a lesson last time... Jarrad's pace is much needed.
We have to go for the win, but we can't lose this one!!
16 Posted 10/04/2026 at 19:01:36
I am totally relaxed about this one as I am not convinced that getting into the Europa League competitions is going to do us any favours.
Brentford are always in the Bottom 3 in terms of turnover and wage bill and this is reflected in the size and depth of the squad. I fear the Thursday & Sunday routine would have an inevitable adverse impact on Premier League results, so would be delighted with finishing between 8th and 12th.
This alone would be an outstanding achievement, considering the disruption last summer on the coaching and playing front. One of the best things about the modern Bees is the way that the club make the assembled army of media tarts, ex-player rentagobs, clueless experts etc look very foolish.
Hope it is an entertaining match... I think the Toffees might well win.
17 Posted 10/04/2026 at 20:12:12
Good to see you again.
18 Posted 10/04/2026 at 20:43:17
Think where teams go wrong when overachieving and getting into Europe is, you have to prioritise the Premier League. If you can't strengthen the squad enough to compete on both fronts, then it has to be secondary to keeping or improving your league position the following season, to continue improving long term.
19 Posted 10/04/2026 at 20:46:45
You are a breath of fresh air on here.
20 Posted 10/04/2026 at 20:49:28
21 Posted 10/04/2026 at 21:14:39
22 Posted 10/04/2026 at 21:20:23
Enjoying windswept Donegal... so no pictures.
I bet John Collins is going to mention Ballbofey in a few posts.
23 Posted 10/04/2026 at 21:34:59
Big club, my arse... he'll return.
25 Posted 10/04/2026 at 21:52:43
So predictable.
Not too far. I pass through Sranorlar/Ballbofey getting here.
Are you referencing the Finn Harps game all those years ago?
26 Posted 10/04/2026 at 22:41:52
What did you predict?
27 Posted 10/04/2026 at 23:01:10
Just having a bit of fun... see post 22.
Was at that match. I was 19 or 20?
28 Posted 10/04/2026 at 23:11:16
A fabulous part of the country. I spent many years on Rosnoulaugh beach, dad's relatives in Ballyshannon.
29 Posted 10/04/2026 at 23:34:18
Rossnowlagh is where I am.
The "beautiful coast" is the translation and it doesn't do it justice.
I also had/have relatitives in Ballyshannon.
God bless you mate!
30 Posted 10/04/2026 at 23:34:30
31 Posted 10/04/2026 at 23:36:57
32 Posted 10/04/2026 at 00:07:59
That was back in the very old bad days of the "troubles" In the north.
I could not believe so many Evertonians made that trip back in those dark days
Everton won 5 nil... even Kevin Molloy might have relaxed... a bit.
33 Posted 10/04/2026 at 00:09:12
34 Posted 10/04/2026 at 00:17:36
Skirt or car?
35 Posted 10/04/2026 at 00:18:43
Nice fellow, always has some interesting insights.
36 Posted 10/04/2026 at 00:44:06
Memory loss is a terrible thing.
37 Posted 10/04/2026 at 00:46:21
First need to match Brentford's industry and ability to sting with little warning - they are definitely not relaxed bees!
As long as we don't allow them to gain an early advantage we have enough to threaten their goal regularly and then it will be a case of who makes the most of the opportunities they get.
38 Posted 11/04/2026 at 03:56:42
Sorry mate somehow missed that. Welcome back John Hood
39 Posted 11/04/2026 at 07:10:15
"One of the best things about the modern Bees is the way that the club make the assembled army of media tarts, ex-player rentagobs, clueless experts etc look very foolish".
I hope you're not including ToffeeWebbers in the "rentagob" category! I'll be at the GTech today, so beware!
Hope you enjoy the game, John, but not too much.
40 Posted 11/04/2026 at 09:05:23
All Bees' fans agree that qualification for Europe would be a brilliant achievement but most are realistic about the potential pitfalls. Brentford cannot afford to splash out £40-50M on squad players, so it is always a difficult balancing act for the club.
Re my comments on media gobshites: ToffeeWebbers are obviously excluded... it is a rare site where the posters seem to understand the club and its history rather than indulging in moronic banter and childish tantrums.
First goal today very important. The Bees are very much a counter-attacking team with real pace up top but struggle against a defence in depth.
My take is a narrow Everton win.
41 Posted 11/04/2026 at 09:54:15
Keith Andrews seems to have come out of nowhere to enjoy a breakthrough season, what do Bees fans make of him?
42 Posted 11/04/2026 at 10:34:03
Brentford have exceeded what most pundits predicted would happen when Keith Andrews took over from Thomas Frank. They seem to be a well-drilled group who have unearthed yet another top striker in Thiago, I don't know how they keep finding these strikers -- something we struggle to find.
This will be a tough game as they have the same excitement of playing in Europe next season. John Hood thinks they may struggle squad-wise with 2 games a week... well, if Palace and Forest can manage it, I am sure both Everton and Brentford can.
How nice to have an expectation of European football rather than worrying if we will still be in the Premier League next season -- something we have had to deal with for the last few seasons with 7 games left.
43 Posted 11/04/2026 at 10:35:27
We should learn from the Brentford home game where Thiago ran riot. Put the shackles on Thiago and sneak the win will do me.
44 Posted 11/04/2026 at 10:48:47
Welcome back on your twice-yearly visits to ToffeeWeb! I'm with you all the way on your views of clubs with small squads competing in European competitions, although the big one could make us some money.
Your views on the media tarts, ex-players, pundits etc are very true.
This could be a close game today between our clubs but I can't see Everton losing to be honest.
Very best wishes, John, to a very genuine old-time football supporter who might agree with the old slogan “May the best team win”!
45 Posted 11/04/2026 at 11:50:04
With due respect to a good Brentford side, we have to beat them! COYB!!!!
46 Posted 11/04/2026 at 12:07:14
"Right boys, this is the best chance this club has had of reaching the Champions League for decades. I want you on the front foot from the first whistle, right in their faces with fast-paced aggressive football."
Or...
"Keep it tight, boys, see if we can pinch one!"
47 Posted 11/04/2026 at 12:37:03
I'm not convinced the Champions League is the holy grail everyone thinks it is. We'd need a squad overhaul and our Premier League position would surely suffer, and for what?
48 Posted 11/04/2026 at 12:41:30
49 Posted 11/04/2026 at 12:54:33
It's not all doom & gloom, just a talking point.
50 Posted 11/04/2026 at 13:01:18
More options for getting top players in because they will play Champions League. Profile of the club goes through the roof.
51 Posted 11/04/2026 at 13:13:34
There's one or two bargains there, I expect.
52 Posted 11/04/2026 at 13:20:12
We saw this season, with a few injuries, we had to call on players not really up to the job.
I'd certainly love us in the Champions League though.
53 Posted 11/04/2026 at 13:38:16
Hopefully we sneak a win. I can see an entertaining draw here though. We should always aim to finish as high as we can and then deal with the situation. Champions League we might not be... but a trip to Barcelona and Paris would be okay for me! 😁
54 Posted 11/04/2026 at 13:46:02
I understand your squad concerns but surely better players would be brought in if we qualify.
First things first, though; let's get a win today!
55 Posted 11/04/2026 at 14:50:35
COYBBB! Come on you Bees-busting Blues!
56 Posted 12/04/2026 at 11:24:11
Not quite an abject performance but we was not as good as recent games. Good point away at Brentford.
Onwards we go.
57 Posted 12/04/2026 at 11:48:41
Sounds like you're making a good case for league position over local tin pots?
58 Posted 12/04/2026 at 11:53:21
Can you give me the winner of the first race at Leopardstown please?
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1 Posted 10/04/2026 at 12:18:39
It was a few days ago 1/1, 2/1, and a draw 5/2 it seems punters are backing a draw more than a win for either side. It is hard to call, so that's not suprising, I suppose.
I think Moyes will play the same team that beat Chelsea and I can't see why we can't win this one. It seems they are not in top form but they do have home advantage.
Like I say, I think a tight win for us.