Preview: Bees hope to maintain home form

Will Scott Hogan find the net again for the Bees?
Will Scott Hogan find the net again for the Bees?

Beaten by Huddersfield and Rotherham on their travels, Brentford aim to get it right third time against Yorkshire opposition when they host Sheffield Wednesday. The Bees have picked up 16 points from a possible 18 in their last six home matches.

Kick-off: 3pm, Saturday 27 August 2016
Referee: Peter Bankes (Merseyside)
BetVictor.com preview: Bees 9/5 for another home win
Vital statistic: Brentford have kept a clean sheet in their last three home league matches, while Sheffield Wednesday have not won away in their last seven.

Injuries and suspensions
BRENTFORD
Ruled out: Alan Judge (broken leg), Yoann Barbet (ankle), Jack Bonham (back).

SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY
Ruled out: Marco Matias (abductor), Jose Semedo (muscular).
Fitness test: Glenn Loovens (ankle).

Possible starting line-ups

Brentford: Bentley; Colin, Egan, Dean, Elder; Yennaris, Woods; Vibe, Sawyers, Macleod; Hogan.
Sheffield Wednesday: Westwood; Hunt, Lees, Hutchinson, Pudil; Wallace, Lee, Bannan, Abdi; Forestieri; Fletcher.

 Facts and figures
FORM GUIDE (last five league matches)
Brentford: L W W L W (9 points) • Home: W W W W D (13 points)
Sheff Weds: L L D W L (4 points) • Away: L D D L D (3 points)

TOP SCORERS (league only)
Brentford – 2: Egan; 1: Hogan, Yennaris.
Sheff Weds – 1: Forestieri, Hooper.

LAST FIVE MEETINGS
13 Feb 2016: Sheff Wed 4 Brentford 0
26 Sep 2015: Brentford 1 Sheff Wed 2
14 Apr 2015: Sheff Wed 1 Brentford 0
21 Oct 2014: Brentford 0 Sheff Wed 0
28 Apr 2012: Brentford 1 Sheff Wed 2
Brentford 0 wins, Sheffield Weds 4 wins, 1 draw