Brentford Under-21s will be crowned Professional Development League winners with just a point as they take on Swansea City Under-21s on Sunday afternoon at Gtech Community Stadium (2pm kick-off GMT).A...
Match Preview: Brentford U21s host Swansea City U21s at Gtech Community Stadium in title deciderBrentford Under-21s will be crowned Professional Development League winners with just a point as they take on Swansea City Under-21s on Sunday afternoon at Gtech Community Stadium (2pm kick-off GMT).A win or draw in what is the final league game of the season for the young Bees will see Sam Saunders' side lift the trophy, but a loss means the team will need to wait for the conclusion of Sheffield United's final game of the season.Brentford are on a strong unbeaten run to close out the season, going nine games without defeat in all competitions.The Bees sit top of the table, three points clear of Sheffield United in second. Even with a defeat on Sunday, Sam Saunders’ side hold a 14-goal advantage with one game remaining, meaning only a huge mathematical swing could deny them the title.Tickets for the game can be purchased here.Last time outSaunders' side looked set to secure the PDL title last time out in their game against Peterborough United, but a last-minute winner from Ejiro Abbey halted title celebrations as the game ended in a 1-1 draw at Weston Homes Stadium.Beau Redknapp gave the team the lead after great combination play on the wing by Kyrie Pierre and Domeiro Bobb-Semple.
Redknapp, when given the time and space, placed a perfect shot into the bottom corner of the net.Despite Peterborough having a lot of possession in the second period of the game, Caelan Avenell and Michel Boni had good chances to wrap up the win.With the last kick of the game, Abbey jinked his way into the penalty area and found the corner of the net with his shot to secure a point for Posh.About Swansea CitySwansea enter Sunday's game fifth in the league table with 46 points. They have won 14 games, drawn four and lost eight so far this season.The young Swans' last game saw them beat Fleetwood Town 1-0 but, prior to that, their previous two games saw them draw and lose to Watford and Peterborough, respectively.Match coverageThe club will have updates of the game against Swansea City on social media, as well as a match report on the club's website and app.