Brentford’s Development Squad travel to runaway league leaders Charlton Athletic this afternoon in the U21 Professional Development League Two South. Monday’s match will be played at VDC Athletic's Oakwood's ground in Crayford, kick-off 1pm.
Flemming Pedersen’s side are looking for their first win of the New Year after two draws and two defeats to start off 2016. Last time out Ipswich Town grabbed a second-half equaliser to deny Brentford the three points at Griffin Park: Bradley Clayton's neat finish had put The Bees ahead before Chris Smith levelled for The Tractor Boys. The draw leaves The Bees fifth in the table with 26 points from 19 matches.
Monday’s opponents Charlton Athletic already look to have sewn up an end of season Play-Off place, leading the table by six points and standing 12 points clear of third-placed Colchester United. The Addicks are unbeaten in their last 18 matches in all competitions and have beaten The Bees twice already this season. A 2-1 league victory at Jersey Road in November was followed up by a 2-1 win at The Valley in the U21 Premier League Cup last month.
There will be live updates of the match on Twitter and a full report and reaction to follow