How to watch today's West Ham vs Brentford FA Cup game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

A Derby is on the horizon in the FA Cup fifth round at the London Stadium, with both West Ham and Brentford aiming for a quarter-final spot.

Here is where to find English language live streams of West Ham vs Brentford as we brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the game today.

	USA	Fubo
	UK	TNT Sports
	Australia	Stan Sport
	Canada	Sportsnet
	India	JioStar
	South / Sub-Saharan Africa	SuperSport
	Malaysia	Astro
	Middle East	beIN Sports MENA

How to watch West Ham vs Brentford with VPN

If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.

A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. Click here for a step-by-step guide or, alternatively, check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.

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West Ham vs Brentford kick-off time

FA Cup - FA Cup

London Stadium

West Ham vs Brentford kicks off on 9 Mar at 14:30 EST and 19:30 GMT.

Match preview

West Ham have been playing it safe lately, keeping things tight and steering clear of unnecessary risks. Two wins, three draws, and just one defeat in their last six across all competitions show a side that values control, with only Liverpool finding a way through their usually disciplined defence. 

At home, the Hammers look sharper - cutting down chances near their own goal and setting the pace at a steady rhythm. Still, Brentford have made life tricky for them here before, so a solid backline could be the difference.

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Brentford, on the other hand, bring a bit more bite. Three wins, two draws, and one loss in their last six across all competitions underline a team that likes to get on the front foot. They’re braver in possession, quicker in transition, and always looking to carve open opportunities in the final third. It’s a clash of styles: West Ham’s caution versus Brentford’s ambition.

Key stats & injury news

For West Ham, the encouraging news is Pablo Felipe moving closer to full fitness as he works his way back from a calf injury. The Brazilian striker only joined the Hammers in January after lighting up the Portuguese league, where he scored 10 goals and chipped in with an assist across just 13 matches. Lukasz Fabianski, meanwhile, is still hampered by a back problem, which has kept him from being fully available.

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Brentford’s update was far less encouraging. Keith Andrews confirmed Rico Henry picked up a hamstring injury in the Bournemouth draw, ruling him out for several weeks. He joins a growing list of absentees: Fabio Carvalho, Antoni Milambo, and Josh Dasilva are all sidelined with knee problems, while Aaron Hickey (thigh) and Vitaly Janelt (ankle) remain unavailable. The only glimmer of hope is Reiss Nelson, who could make a late push to return despite his calf concern.

Team news & squads

West Ham vs Brentford Probable lineups

West Ham

4-4-2

Formation

4-2-3-1

BRE

23

A. Areola

30

O. Scarles

15

K. Mavropanos

2

K. Walker-Peters

4

A. Disasi

20

J. Bowen

18

M. Fernandes

27

S. Magassa

7

C. Summerville

11

V. Castellanos

9

C. Wilson

12

H. Valdimarsson

23

K. Lewis-Potter

33

M. Kayode

5

E. Pinnock

20

K. Ajer

6

J. Henderson

19

D. Ouattara

24

M. Damsgaard

7

K. Schade

18

Y. Yarmoliuk

9

I. Thiago

4-2-3-1

BRE

Probable lineup

• 23

  A. Areola

• 30

  O. Scarles

• 15

  K. Mavropanos

• 2

  K. Walker-Peters

• 4

  A. Disasi

• 20

  J. Bowen

• 18

  M. Fernandes

• 27

  S. Magassa

• 7

  C. Summerville

• 11

  V. Castellanos

• 9

  C. Wilson

Substitutes

Manager

• N. Espirito Santo

Probable lineup

• 12

  H. Valdimarsson

• 23

  K. Lewis-Potter

• 33

  M. Kayode

• 5

  E. Pinnock

• 20

  K. Ajer

• 6

  J. Henderson

• 19

  D. Ouattara

• 24

  M. Damsgaard

• 7

  K. Schade

• 18

  Y. Yarmoliuk

• 9

  I. Thiago

Substitutes

Manager

• K. Andrews

Form

Head-to-Head Record

WHU

Last 5 matches

BRE

1

Win

1

Draw

3

Wins

• West Ham

  0

  -

  2

  Brentford

• West Ham

  0

  -

  1

  Brentford

• Brentford

  1

  -

  1

  West Ham

• West Ham

  4

  -

  2

  Brentford

• Brentford

  3

  -

  2

  West Ham

7

Goals scored

9

Games over 2.5 goals

2/5

Both teams scored

3/5

Standings

Step-by-step VPN guide to watch West Ham vs Brentford today

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1. Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
2. Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
3. Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
4. Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.

How to watch on the Big Screen

Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:

• Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
• Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.

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