BRENTFORD, Key man: Alex Pritchard

BRENTFORD
Position: 6th
Points: 61
Form: LLWWLW
Up next: Ipswich (a)
Sky Bet promotion odds: 11/2

Key man: Alex Pritchard

The youngster on loan from Tottenham has been an important player for Mark Warburton’s side this season, contributing eight goals and six assists for the Bees. His neat use of the ball in the final third has been impressive and the 73 chances he has created from short passes is a Championship high. Pritchard is also the only outfield player to feature in all 35 of Brentford’s league games so they will need him to stay fit or risk losing their way without his influence.

Alex Pritchard has shown himself to be a quality performer for Brentford

Beagrie’s expert view

Brentford are in with a shout still. They have had a brilliant season. They have some wonderful individuals and can be very proud of where they are at the moment. They have had a taste of being right up there and want to maintain the charge. Brentford have a lovely blend of youth and experience and they seem to have responded well to the ridiculous statement coming out about Mark Warburton leaving in the summer. They will be looking to guarantee he leaves with a smile on his face.

Opta stat: A total of 37 of Brentford’s league goals this term have come from midfield, more than any other team in the Championship