A stellar month in front of goal has seen Scott Hogan shortlisted for the Sky Bet Championship Player of the Month Award. The striker found the net six times in five games last month helping The Bees to ten points from those games. The 24-year-old netted both goals in the 2-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion to kick the month off before smashing in a hat-trick during the 5-0 win over Preston North End at Griffin Park a week later. Scott finished September by grabbing another goal in the 4-1 win over Reading at Griffin Park to take his month's tally to six and his season tally to seven.
The full list of nominations for the award is:
Tammy Abraham (Bristol City) – striker The 19-year-old is showing maturity beyond his years with a positional sense and ability to sniff out a chance that are innate. Quick on the turn and a breath of fresh air in the Championship with another four goals in five September games.
Shane Duffy (Brighton & Hove Albion) – central defender Followed up a horrific month at Blackburn Rovers with an outstanding one at Brighton, making a valuable contribution to four clean sheets in five games. Strong in the tackle, dominant aerially, he also impressed with his distribution.
Scott Hogan (Brentford) - striker Now restored to full fitness, the 24-year-old is beginning to realise the potential that was evident at Rochdale. His movement and intelligence are exceptional and underpinned his six goals in five games, including a hat-trick against Preston North End.
Jacob Murphy (Norwich City) - winger Finally given his chance at Carrow Road after loan spells at six different clubs, the 21-year-old has blossomed this season. An inventive livewire always prepared to take players on, he contributed four goals in five September games.
The winner will be announced on www.brentfordfc.co.uk on Friday morning.
The Sky Bet Championship Player of the Month judging panel comprises Sky Sports’ EFL expert Don Goodman; League Managers’ Association Director Olaf Dixon and Sky Bet Football Trading Manager Paul Lowery.