Brentford v Ipswich: match preview, team news, facts and figures

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Lasse Vibe scored twice in Brentford’s 3-1 win at Ipswich in April
Kick-off: 3pm, Saturday 13 August 2016
Referee: Stephen Martin (Staffordshire)
Vital statistic: Brentford have conceded at least two goals in their last three home matches against Ipswich in all competitions.

Injuries and suspensions
BRENTFORD
Ruled out: Alan Judge (broken leg), Alan McCormack (heel), Andreas Bjelland (muscular), Lasse Vibe (international duty).

IPSWICH TOWN
Ruled out: Brett Pitman (thigh), Luke Hyam (knee), Giles Coke (knee).

Possible line-ups

Brentford: Bentley; Clarke, Egan, Dean, Elder; Yennaris, Woods; Saunders, Sawyers, Macleod; Hogan.
Subs from: Bonham, Colin, Holldack, Barbet, Field, Clayton, McEachran, Ledesma, Cole, Kerschbaumer, Hofmann, Shaibu.

Ipswich: Bialkowski; Chambers, Webster, Berra, Knudsen; Ward, Skuse, Bru, Sears; Murphy, McGoldrick.
Subs from: Gerken, Smith, Digby, Malarczyk, Emmanuel, Kenlock, Bishop, Douglas, Dozzell.

 Facts and figures
FORM GUIDE (last five league matches)
Brentford: L W W L W (9 points) • Home: W W D W L (10 points)
Ipswich: W W W D D (11 points) • Away: W D D D L (6 points)

TOP SCORERS (league only)
Ipswich: 3: Ward; 1: McGoldrick.
Brentford: 1: Yennaris.

LAST FIVE MEETINGS
9 Apr 2016: Ipswich 1 Brentford 3
8 Aug 2015: Brentford 2 Ipswich 2
7 Mar 2015: Ipswich 1 Brentford 1
26 Dec 2014: Brentford 2 Ipswich 4
23 Aug 2004: Ipswich 2 Brentford 0
Brentford 1 win, Ipswich 2 wins, 2 draws