After an extended break, City’s U21s return to action on Monday afternoon, facing Brentford.
The fixture will take place at Wheatsheaf Park on April 6th, kicking off at 2pm.
PRE-MATCH | CHARLIE O’BRIEN
Ahead of the contest, defender Charlie O’Brien said: “The break has been a good opportunity to focus on ourselves. It’s given us extra time to work on individual bits and bits as a group that we felt we needed to work on. It’s been a good opportunity to get a little bit of rest and refocus ourselves ahead of the last four games of the season.
“Brentford are always a good side. When we played them earlier this year, it probably wasn't a real test because they had their keeper sent off early on. It’ll be a different game on Monday. They like to keep the ball as we do, so I think it’ll be a good game, and it’s a good opportunity for us to go and hopefully get three points again.
“Unbeaten in our last four. It’s a very good opportunity for us, especially with only four games left to finish unbeaten. It will give us the opportunity to hopefully look forward to the playoffs, which is a big goal of ours.
“It was really positive for me to get another goal from a set piece in the last game. I’ve just returned from an injury in the new year. I struggled with a bad hamstring injury, so thankfully, I’m back now.
"I was buzzing to get back out there, and the last few weeks we’ve put together some good performances, and thankfully, I was rewarded with a goal. I’ve just been enjoying my football recently, and hopefully, I can pick up another goal or two before the end of the season.”
LAST TIME OUT
The young Bluebirds made it four unbeaten last time out, as they came from behind to beat Fleetwood Town 2-1.
Despite dominating early on, City found themselves behind when Noah Sawkins' headed finish gave Fleetwood the lead. The young Bluebirds then continued their dominance and found an equaliser through Alyas Debono, who headed home Cody Twose’s corner with 25 minutes played.
City started the second half fast and had two opportunities to take the lead. First through Josh Beecher, who forced a diving save from Alexander McLachlan. Followed by a goal-line save from the keeper to deny Jack Sykes. With 66 minutes played, the Bluebirds took the lead when substitute Matty Apter’s corner was met by Charlie O’Brien, who nodded the ball into the back of the net.
TICKET INFORMATION
Entry for the match at Wheatsheaf Park will cost £5 for adults, £3 for 65+ and U25s and £1 for juniors. Tickets are available to purchase via the Brentford website.
REACHING THE GROUND
Supporters planning on attending should use the following address:
Wheatsheaf Lane, Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 2PD.
The ground is located a 26-minute walk from Staines Station. Dedicated parking is available at the Elmsleigh multi-storey car park (62 South Street, TW18 4TL), roughly a 25-minute walk away.