Match Preview: Brentford U21s v Colchester U21s at Gtech Community Stadium | OneFootball

Brentford Under-21s host Colchester United Under-21s at Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday 28 February (2pm kick-off).

The young Bees will look to end the month on a high in the Professional Development League as they return to the Gtech in search of a positive reaction to their midweek loss to Watford.

Tickets for the clash are available now and can be purchased here. Tickets cost £5 for adults, £3 for under-25s and over-65s, and £1 for under-18s.

Sam Saunders' side currently sit fourth in the PDL having won 11 of their 19 games, accumulating 32 points.

Last time out

Despite another goal for Michel Boni, the west Londoners fell to a 3-1 defeat to Watford Under-21s on Tuesday.

Boni got his 11th goal of the season in the first half which Brentford trailed 2-1, but they couldn't find a way back into the game as Watford added a third.

Earlier in the season, the Bees beat Colchester United 3-2 at the JobServe Community Stadium in an exciting clash in which Michael Olakigbe, Riley Owen and Yunus Konak got on the scoresheet.

Previously at the Gtech, Saunders' side put in an excellent display in the west London derby as they cruised to a 4-0 victory over QPR Under-21s.

A Romelle Donovan strike got the young Bees off to a strong start in the first half, while second-half goals from Josh Stephenson, Iwan Morgan and Myles Peart-Harris secured the win.

About Colchester

The young U's come into Saturday's clash in 17th place in the Professional Development League, having won five, drawn three and lost nine.

Managed by ex-West Ham and Norwich City defender Elliott Ward, they most recently lost 4-1 to Cardiff City Under-21s in midweek.

Before that however, they were on a four game unbeaten streak that featured wins against Watford, Swansea and Bournemouth.

Match coverage

The club will have updates of the game against Colchester on social media, as well as a match report on the club's website and app.