Preview: Brentford aim to continue their hold over Preston

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Soccer - Sky Bet League One - Brentford v Preston North End - Griffin Park
A win over Preston sent Brentford into the Championship.

Brentford return to Griffin Park on Saturday after taking four points from successful trips to Brighton and Aston Villa this week. Their opponents are Preston, who haven’t beaten the Bees in five years.

Kick-off: 3pm, Saturday 17 September 2016
Referee: Keith Stroud (Gillingham, Dorset)
BetVictor.com preview: Bees are favourites to beat Preston
Vital statistic: Brentford have won their last five matches against Preston in all competitions.

Injuries and suspensions

BRENTFORD
Ruled out: Alan Judge (broken leg), Rico Henry (shoulder).
Fitness test: Callum Elder (knee).

PRESTON
Ruled out: Calum Woods (knee), Stevie May (knee), Stefan Payne (broken foot).
Fitness test: Jermaine Beckford (hamstring).

Possible starting line-ups

Brentford: Bentley; Colin, Egan, Dean, Bjelland; Yennaris, Woods; Clarke, Sawyers, Macleod; Hogan.

Preston: Lindegaard; Vermijl, Baptiste, Clarke, Cunningham; Robinson, Gallagher, Browne, McGeady; Doyle, Hugill.

 Facts and figures
FORM GUIDE (last five league matches)
Brentford: D W D L W (8 points) • Home: D W W W W (13 points)
Preston: W L L W L (6 points) • Away: L W L W D (7 points)

TOP SCORERS (league only)
Brentford – 3: Egan, Hogan; 1: Vibe, Yennaris.
Preston – 2: Robinson; 1: Beckford, Clarke, Hugill, McGeady.

LAST FIVE MEETINGS
23 Jan 2016: Preston 1 Brentford 3
19 Sep 2015: Brentford 2 Preston 1
18 Apr 2014: Brentford 1 Preston 0
21 Dec 2013: Preston 0 Brentford 3
16 Mar 2013: Brentford 1 Preston 0
Brentford 5 wins, Preston 0 wins, 0 draws

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