Vitaly Janelt is the matchday programme feature interview for Brentford's Premier League clash against Chelsea at Gtech Community Stadium.

The Bees will be looking to continue their unbeaten start to the season when Xabi Alonso's side make the short trip to TW8 for Friday night's west London derby (8pm kick-off BST, live on Sky Sports).

In the matchday programme, long-serving midfielder Janelt opens up on life as a new dad, from 3am walks around Richmond to swapping parenting advice with Brentford team-mates.

That interview is the next in a series of exclusive Long Read features with the Bees' first-team players and staff that is included in the new and improved 2026/27 programme, which is available for just £3 once again this season.

Also inside your Brentford v Chelsea matchday programme

  • From the Dugout: Keith Andrews provides his thoughts on his side's last two Premier League outings

  • Columnists: Former striker Ben Burgess and Bees-supporting comedian Nathan Caton are joined by BBC Radio London broadcaster and journalist Phil Parry this year

  • Cliff Crown interview: The club chairman discusses the remarkable journey that Brentford have been on in recent years

  • Pull-out poster: Josh Dasilva is the next player to be illustrated by Dave Flanagan

  • Behind the Bees with Indeed: An opportunity to learn more about some of the different roles at the club, both on and off the pitch, and the people who thrive in them

  • Stat Attack: Stephen Gillett looks at the key numbers behind Brentford and Chelsea, as well as examining a key head to head that could decide the fixture

Supporters can purchase the Chelsea programme in the following locations on matchday:

  • Hive Superstore

  • Lionel Road South kiosk

  • Lionel Road South (Bees store location)

  • Lionel Road (Outside Hive story)

  • Box office

  • Dug-out

  • West stand

  • Family stand

  • North stand

  • East stand

Guarantee every programme for 2026/27 with a season-long subscription. The subscription includes all 19 Premier League home games and home cup games.

Programmes will be sent out the day before the game. Please expect three to four working days to receive your order.

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*Each Premier League issue will be 64 pages. Programmes for cup fixtures may differ in size and price