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THE MATCH

Wigan Athletic v Brentford, Sky Bet Championship, DW Stadium, October 18 2014

THE OFFICIALS

Referee: Tony Harrington

Assistants: Mark Dwyer and Mark Jones

Fourth Official: David Webb

Mr Harrington was promoted to the list of Football League referees in the summer of 2012, this is his third season at this level.

The official has not taken charge of any Brentford matches in his time as a Football League referee.

He has refereed nine matches so far this season, one of which has been in the Sky Bet Championship.

He has issued 26 yellow cards in those fixtures but no red cards.

THE KIT

Brentford will be in their yellow shirts.

THE MILESTONES

Toumani Diagouraga could play his 149th Football League game for The Bees, if he starts it would be his 150th start for the Club in all competitions.

Alan Judge is set to play his 200th Football League match while James should play his 97th and Jonathan Douglas is in line to make the 449th start of his professional career

THE LAST MEETING

April 12 2003, Nationwide League Division Two – Wigan Athletic 2 Brentford 0

Brentford line-up: Smith; Dobson, Sonko, Roget, Somner; Rowlands (sub Vine (sub Constantine)), Fullarton, Evans, Hunt; O’Connor, Antoine-Curier

Subs (not used): Julian, Fieldwick, Frampton

Promotion-chasing Wigan Athletic scored two second half goals to beat Brentford and continue their march towards the second tier.

THE LEAGUE POSITIONS

Brentford: 10th

Wigan: 21st

Click here for a full league table.

THE RECENT FORM

Last six competitive fixtures – most recent first

(90 minute scores)

Brentford: W-L-W-L-L-W

Wigan: D-D-L-L-D-L

THE COVERAGE

Bees Player will be providing full commentary.

THE ESSENTIALS

Ticket information can be seen here.

An Away Day Guide is available here.

Place a bet on this match on the Brentford FC Sky Bet site here.

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