Sam Saunders’ Brentford B side are back in Premier League Cup action on Saturday when they host Derby County Under-21s at Wheatsheaf Park (1pm kick-off BST).
The young Bees sit second in Group J after two games, equal on four points with Hull City who hold a one-goal better goal difference.
Derby are bottom of the group but have only played one game so far in the competition, a 4-1 defeat to Hull in August.
Tickets are available for the clash here.
This will be Saunders’ side’s last PL Cup game until November, with back-to-back Premier League 2 games up next against Fulham at home and Bournemouth away.
Tickets for the clash with Fulham are available here.
Last time out
The Bees fell to a 7-1 defeat against Sky Bet League One side MK Dons in the Jersey Mike’s Trophy in midweek.
Naeem Giscombe scored his first U21s goal of the season in that loss.
Previously in the PL Cup, the west Londoners battled out a 1-1 draw with Hull away from home.
After going behind inside 21 minutes, the Bees responded through Isaac Holland 14 minutes later, finding an equaliser that would secure an important point.
Derby provide a familiar opponent to Brentford, having faced them in the Professional Development League play-offs round of 16 last season.
Saunders’ side took home a 2-0 win at Wheatsheaf Park, Michel Boni and Andre Grey on target in the victory.
About Derby County U21s
Derby compete in the PL2 and sit 20th in the league table with a win, a draw and two losses.
After opening the league season with a 3-1 win over Reading, the Rams have drawn with West Bromwich Albion and suffered defeats to league leaders Tottenham Hotspur and Burnley.
Derby are also competing in the National League Cup, where they lost their opening clash to Halifax Town 6-2 before responding with a 3-1 win against Gateshead.
The Rams have entered the Central League Cup and Central League too, losing their CL Cup opener to Salford City before defeating Rotherham United in their CL opener.
Match information
Tickets for Saturday's clash are now available to purchase here.
Adults - £5
65+ and U25 - £3
U18s - £1
Please note that a 1% transaction fee will be added to transactions. Under-14s must be accompanied by an adult
Match coverage
Supporters can follow live updates from the game against Derby across the club's social media channels, with a match report available on the club's official website and app shortly after full-time.
