THE MATCH
Brentford v Middlesbrough, Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Semi-Final First Leg, Griffin Park, May 8 2015
THE OFFICIALS
Referee: Jonathan Moss
Assistants: Scott Ledger and Edward Smart
Fourth Official: Stephen Martin
Mr Moss has refereed six Brentford games before, the last being the memorable 2-2 draw with Chelsea in an FA Cup Fourth Round tie in January 2013.
Before that he took charge of a Johnstone’s Paint Trophy penalty shoot-out win over Swindon Town in November 2011.
He was referee for the controversial 2-2 draw with Gillingham in 2006 – sending Clark Masters off – and also refereed The Bees’ wins at Luton Town and Mansfield Town in 2008.
Mr Moss’ first Bees game was a 1-0 FA Cup win at Rochdale in November 2005.
THE KIT
Brentford will be in their red and white shirts.
THE MILESTONES
Harlee Dean is set to make his 149th start for Brentford while Andre Gray is in line to play his 49th game for the Club
Moses Odubajo should play his 48th game for The Bees in all competitions and it will be the 148th start of his career.
James Tarkowski is set to make his 50th Brentford appearance and Stuart Dallas could make the 49th start of his professional career.
David Button is in line to start for the 200th time in professional football while Alex Pritchard should play his 97th professional match
THE LAST MEETING
January 31 2015, Sky Bet Championship – Brentford 0 Middlesbrough 1
Brentford line-up: Button; Odubajo, Dean (sub Smith), Tarkowski, Bidwell; Douglas, Diagouraga (sub Toral); Jota, Pritchard, Dallas; Gray (sub Long)
Subs (not used): Bonham, Yennaris, Craig, Saunders
A penalty from Grant Leadbitter late in the first half was enough to give Middlesbrough the points as Brentford were beaten in a top-of-the-table Sky Bet Championship clash at Griffin Park.
THE FINAL LEAGUE POSITIONS
Brentford: 5th
Middlesbrough: 4th
THE RECENT FORM
Last six competitive fixtures – most recent first
(90 minute scores)
Brentford: W-W-D-L-D-D
Middlesbrough: D-L-W-W-W-L
THE COVERAGE
Bees Player will be providing full commentary.
Sky Sports One will be showing the game with coverage starting at 7.30pm.
The match will also be live on BBC London 94.9FM.
THE ESSENTIALS
Ticket information can be seen here.
Place a bet on this match on the Brentford FC Sky Bet site here.