Brentford will begin their 2013/14 FA Youth Cup campaign away from home.
The draw for the First Round proper of the country’s premier Under-18 competition took place on Friday and The Bees were given an away game against Gillingham.
The tie must be played before Saturday November 9 and a confirmed date and kick-off time will be announced in due course.
Two seasons ago Brentford reached the Fourth Round of the competition, when they were unluckily beaten by Premier League Stoke City.
Last year The Bees were beaten by Reading in the Third Round.
Many of the players involved in those runs will be available this season.
Brentford’s Youth Team have played seven Under-18 Professional Development League Two games this season, winning two and drawing two.