Brentford vs Burton Albion FC - Brentford still struggling for Burton clash

Brentford remain without a host of players for the visit of Burton.

Boss Dean Smith, reeling from a 5-0 hiding at Norwich last week, is still without Callum Elder after he suffered a setback in his recovery from a calf injury.

Lewis Macleod (knee), Rico Henry (shoulder) and Alan Judge (broken leg) are still sidelined.

Midfielder Alan McCormack has completed a five-match suspension but missed out at Carrow Road through injury.

Burton boss Nigel Clough will check on the fitness of Stuart Beavon.

The striker suffered a dead leg while in action for the reserves last week, subsequently missing the home win over Rotherham, and he is still nursing the problem.

Jamie Ward made his return from a fractured wrist against the Millers and the Northern Ireland international forward will be involved once more after suffering no ill-effects.

Defender Kyle McFadzean remains unavailable as he completes a four-match suspension.