Brentford vs Brighton & Hove Albion *** Official Match Thread ***

[Dick Head]

Brentford v Brighton

Sky Bet Championship

Venue: Griffin Park
Date: Sunday 5th February 2017
Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
Referee: Jeremy Simpson
Assistants: Michael George, Nigel Lugg
Fourth official: Andy Davies


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Brentford winger Sergi Canos is set to make his second debut for the club after rejoining from Norwich on transfer deadline day.

Left-back Rico Henry (shoulder) and midfielder Alan Judge (leg) are still recovering from long-term injuries.

Brighton centre-back Lewis Dunk is suspended after his sending-off at Huddersfield on Thursday.

Defender Gaetan Bong (knee) and striker Sam Baldock (calf) will be assessed, but full-back Liam Rosenior (ankle) is out.

The Seagulls have lost their last three away games in all competitions.

MATCH FACTS

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  [*=left]Brentford have lost only one of their previous eight home matches against Brighton, keeping six clean sheets in that run (W5 D2).
  [*=left]Brighton have failed to score in three of their last four league games against Brentford, netting three in the other match in February 2016.
  [*=left]Brentford have made just 39 changes to their starting XI overall this season in the Championship; fewer than any other side.
  [*=left]Glenn Murray hasn't scored in any of his last four league games against Brentford, last netting against them in March 2010 with the Seagulls.
  [*=left]The Bees have won just two of their last nine league fixtures at Griffin Park (D3 L4).

The Big Match Preview: Spotlight on Brentford

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

I have a bad feeling about this one . . .

 

[Sussex Nomad]

I just don't feel confident. Three away defeats on the bounce in all competitions, our record at Brentford is pants and we're off the back of a bad one. So a mere 0-3 win for the good guys or wheel loose

 

[B.W.]

We need a good result after the Hudds ****-up... I hope for and expect a win...

 

[sparkie]

Hoping for a Huddersfield v Leeds draw and an albion win.

Meaning that the points gained over 2 games are

Reading 4
Leeds 4
Huddersfield 4
Albion 3

and the damage from Thursday is limited.

 

[moggy]

Think there'll be a big reaction today and they'll be pulling together for goldson.
Expecting a win and nothing else. UTA

 

[chaileyjem]

I previewed this afternoon's game for that the lovely BeeSotted / Brentford fan site.
http://beesotted.co.uk/?p=20826

After the Villa game , Brentford have their tails up. Gulp.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Draw...... 12/5 for those interested

 

[AmexRuislip]

Hopefully they've had a good kick up the ass, and will be up for it.
Galvanised after Knockys recent news on his father's passing.
Can and and will be galvanised after Connors news.
Going for a draw, but hoping for a win.

 

[Eeyore]

I'll be first to ask.

Any streams available ?

My back is playing up so standing at the AMEX will be too much.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

I'll be first to ask.

Any streams available ?

My back is playing up so standing at the AMEX will be too much.

No you won't

http://www.northstandchat.com/showthread.php?348000-Brentford-stream

 

[Beach Hut]

So excited, Groovy Gang on the road for this for a change

 

[CorgiRegisteredFriend]

Catching the train soon. I expect nothing more than a revitalised Albion. Going to win this comfortably and go back on top.

 

[GT49er]

I would be VERY pleased with three points today - but I'm not too hopeful.


OT, embedded pics and video clips are just coming up as black rectangles today (and yesterday). Anybody else getting this? Any suggestions on how to fix?

 

[lawros left foot]

If Stephens plays we won't loose, if Baldock plays, wheel wyn

 

[BensGrandad]

I think and hope that CH will have kicked their butts and we will respond with a good result and 3 points.

 

[FatSuperman]

Fingers crossed for you Dick Head, hope you've shaken off your poor showing from Thurs.

 

[portlock seagull]

We will get hammered. Alcohol is the only way to play Brentford, those four pubs are there for a reason and they must take more money off Brighton fans than any other visiting club in their history given our appallling record. I fear a rout, looked good post Hogan v Villa too.

Expect an absolute Shocker, we're twinned with Liverpool for the moment.

 

[sydney]

We will get hammered. Alcohol is the only way to play Brentford, those four pubs are there for a reason and they must take more money off Brighton fans than any other visiting club in their history given our appallling record. I fear a rout, looked good post Hogan v Villa too.

Expect an absolute Shocker, we're twinned with Liverpool for the moment.

bless , strooth , cripes.....etc .etc.....ffs...!!

 

[portlock seagull]

Catching the train soon. I expect nothing more than a revitalised Albion. Going to win this comfortably and go back on top.

People are ALREADY drunk? Church hasn't even started.