Match Preview: Burnley U21s v Brentford B in PL Cup | OneFootball

Brentford B are back on the road Monday as they travel to Lancashire FA County Ground to face Burnley Under-21s in the Premier League Cup Round of 16 (7pm kick-off GMT).

After making the final of the competition last season, Sam Saunders’ side will aim to go on a similar run this time around as they embark on the knockout stages.

It’s been two months since the young Bees played in the PL Cup, with the west Londoners rounding out the group stages with back-to-back wins.

With Iwan Morgan (Shrewsbury Town) and Michael Olakigbe (Swindon Town) going out on loan in January and Chanse Headman moving permanently to Harrogate Town, it’s a slightly new-look Bees outfit this time around in the competition.

Saunders also had one incoming in the transfer window, as Joseph Wheeler-Henry joined Brentford B on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season.

The Bees also welcomed new assistant coach Chris Burke last month, who joined from Scottish Premiership outfit Kilmarnock.

Last time out

Brentford toughed out a gritty 0-0 draw with Ukrainian Premier League first team side FC Kryvbas in Spain in their last fixture.

Coming up against strong opposition, Saunders’ side defended strongly and fought out a draw against the side sitting fifth in the Ukrainian Premier League.

Previously in the PL Cup, the Bees secured their place in the knockout stages with a 2-1 win over Luton Town at Wheatsheaf Park.

Isaac Holland and Andre Grey scored to secure the victory, which followed on from a dominant 5-1 group stage win over West Bromwich Albion.

About Burnley U21s

Burnley compete in the Premier League 2 and sit 27th in the league table with two wins, a draw and 10 losses to date.

The young Clarets impressed in the group stages of the PL Cup, topping Group F with four wins and a loss.

Burnley’s run included two wins against Cardiff City, a 3-2 victory over Stockport County, and a 1-0 win over QPR.

Match coverage

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