THE MATCH
Coventry City v Brentford, npower League One, The Ricoh Arena, April 6 2013
THE OFFICIALS
Referee: Scott Mathieson
Assistants: Robert Merchant and Marc Wilson
Fourth Official: Grant Taylor
Mr Mathieson is one of the country’s most experienced officials – he was promoted to the list of Football League linesmen in 1990 and to the referee’s list in 1994.
During 19 seasons as a Football League referee, he has taken charge of only nine Brentford matches.
The Bees have a good record in those fixtures – losing only one, to Hereford United in 2008.
His most recent Brentford game was a 1-0 win against Portsmouth in November.
THE KIT
Brentford will be in their black change kit
THE MILESTONES
Clayton Donaldson is set to make his 100th Brentford appearance while Tony Craig is in line to play his 50th game for the Club and also 50th of the season.
Clayton has scored 21 goals so far this season.
One more will draw him level with Lloyd Owusu, who scored 22 in 2001/02, the most by a Brentford player for more than 15 years.
Antonio German could make his 50th appearance in professional football.
THE LAST MEETING
October 23 2012, npower League One – Brentford 2 Coventry City 1
Brentford line-up: Moore; Logan, Dean, Craig, Bidwell; Forshaw, Diagouraga (sub Adeyemi), Douglas, Forrester; Hayes (sub Spencer), Donaldson
Subs (not used): Lee, Legge, O’Connor, Barron, Dallas
Brentford goal scorers: Forrester (2)
Harry Forrester scored a stoppage time penalty as Brentford came from behind to beat Coventry City.
Click here for a full report.
THE LEAGUE POSITIONS
Brentford: 3rd
Coventry: 14th
A full League One table is available here.
THE RECENT FORM
Last six competitive fixtures – most recent first
(90 minute scores)
Brentford: L-W-W-W-L-L
Coventry: L-W-L-W-D-W
THE COVERAGE
The Bees Player Show will be going on the road.
The team will be on the air from 2pm.
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THE ESSENTIALS
Ticket information is available here.
Odds are available from the Club’s betting partner Bet Butler – click here to place a bet.
An Away Day Guide is available here.