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2016–17 Brentford F.C. season

2016–17 Brentford F.C. season

Brentford 2016–17 season of Brentford F.C.

The 2016–17 season was Brentford's 127th year in existence and third consecutive season in the Championship.[1] The club also participated in the FA Cup and League Cup. The season covers the period from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017.

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Season review

July

Brentford began the 2016–17 season with various transfers. Captain Jake Bidwell joined arch-rivals Queens Park Rangers for an undisclosed fee on 1 July.[2] However, on the same day, Brentford also brought in three new players: Dan Bentley, John Egan, and Romaine Sawyers after their contracts at their respective clubs expired.[3][4][5] On 8 July, defender Jack O'Connell joined Sheffield United for an undisclosed fee.[6] Later that day, Brentford kicked off their first pre-season friendly against Boreham Wood. A late Lewis Macleod header could not prevent defeat for the Bees as they lost 2–1.[7] On 9 July, Brentford travelled to Germany for a 7-day pre-season training camp. During their time there, Brentford played VfL Bochum and won 1–0 thanks to a first half Scott Hogan goal.[8] On 19 July, goalkeeper David Button joined local rivals Fulham for an undisclosed fee.[9] Brentford continued their pre-season with a trip to Wycombe Wanderers. New signing Egan scored his first goal for the club before the break but Dayle Southwell equalised with a header in the second half, leaving the final score as 1–1.[10] The first home game of the season was against 1. FC Kaiserslautern on 23 July. On a very hot day, Brentford took the lead after Alexander Ring inadvertently headed the ball into his own net in the second half. However, minutes later, Brentford conceded an equaliser from Róbert Pich to make the score 1–1.[11] Just three days later, Brentford welcomed Peterborough United to Griffin Park. Paul Taylor scored for the Posh early on after a Tom Field mistake, but despite dominating the rest of the game, Brentford could not beat the opposition goalkeeper.[12] On 30 July, Brentford announced the season-long loan of Callum Elder from Leicester City as a replacement for Bidwell at left back.[13] Elder made his first appearance for the club in a testimonial match against Millwall to honour former captain Tony Craig. The match finished 1–1 after Yoann Barbet's early free kick was cancelled out by Steve Morison's header.[14] Brentford's pre-season concluded with only one win from six matches.

August

Forward Lasse Vibe was called up for Denmark in the 2016 Summer Olympics and so would miss Brentford's first few games of the season.[15] Brentford began their Championship campaign away to Huddersfield Town where they finished their previous season. Elias Kachunga put the hosts in front in the first half with Nico Yennaris equalising after coming off the bench in the second half. However, substitute Kasey Palmer scored the winner after a good Bentley save.[16] On 8 August, midfielder Akaki Gogia joined Dynamo Dresden on a season long loan.[17] The following day, Brentford announced the signing of Emmanuel Ledesma, who had been training with The Bees during pre-season, on a non-contract basis.[18] He was available for the EFL Cup First round tie against League Two side Exeter City. In a disappointing display, Brentford suffered a 1–0 defeat after extra time thanks to a good Ryan Harley finish from inside the penalty box.[19] Brentford made amends with a convincing 2–0 victory against Ipswich Town with Egan scoring both goals on his home competitive debut and also Sam Saunders' 200th competitive game for the club.[20] Brentford's second home league game of the season finished 1–0 against Nottingham Forest. Hogan scored his first goal of the season after Stephen Henderson saved his and Macleod's earlier efforts. Despite going a man down, Forest finished the game on top, with Bentley keeping out a last minute one-on-one effort from Britt Assombalonga to secure all three points.[21] Vibe returned to Brentford's lineup in their next game against Rotherham United. While Brentford had played some promising football, they could not unlock the opposition defence and succumbed to a 1–0 defeat after conceding a dubious Danny Ward goal which had appeared offside.[22] A week later, Brentford hosted Sheffield Wednesday at Griffin Park. Wednesday dominated the first half and was unlucky to not be ahead by half-time. It would be Brentford that broke the deadlock first in the second half after a clearance by goalkeeper Keiren Westwood cannoned off the onrushing Vibe and bounced into the net. Both teams went down to 10 men after David Jones received a second yellow card for dissent while the goalscorer Vibe also received a second yellow card. In the dying minutes, and with Brentford camped outside their box, Wednesday equalised as Sam Hutchinson headed in a Barry Bannan free kick.[23]

It was a busy transfer deadline day for Brentford with one departure and two new arrivals. Ledesma left the club to join Greek side Panetolikos after being informed that he would not be offered a contract.[24] Left back Rico Henry joined from Dean Smith's previous club Walsall on a five-year contract for an initial fee of £1.5 million that could rise to over £5 million in add-ons.[25] Winger Sullay Kaikai joined on loan from Crystal Palace until the end of the season.[26] Also on transfer deadline day, midfielder Ryan Woods signed a new four-year contract to extend his stay until 2020.[27]

September

After the international break, Brentford travelled down to the south coast to play Brighton & Hove Albion. In a hard-fought match, Hogan scored his first goal after racing away from the Brighton back line to slot home in the first half. Brentford's defence had to work hard to shut out the Seagulls with Egan having to clear a header off the line. Hogan's left foot finish high into the net from an angle made sure the Bees took home the three points.[28] On 14 September, Brentford travelled to Villa Park to face Aston Villa for the first time in over 60 years.[29] Villa appeared to be coasting to a win after new signing Jonathan Kodjia fired in a stunning curler in the first half but Brentford dug deep and, in the 88th minute, Egan fired in the equaliser with the help of two deflections to give Brentford a share of the points.[30] Brentford then returned to Griffin Park to face Preston North End. It was a tight match in the first half with Hogan's left foot finish after Sawyers' through ball the only goal separating the two sides at the break. However, Preston collapsed after Dean fired in from a corner. The Lilywhites had to finish the game with 10 men when Marnick Vermijl was forced off due to injury with all their substitutions having already been made. Preston conceded 3 goals in almost as many minutes with Hogan completing his hat-trick and Chris Humphrey scoring an own goal. The match ended 5–0 to the Bees.[31] Brentford's next match was against Wolverhampton Wanderers which finished 3–1 against the Bees. João Teixeira scored a brace with the first one coming after Josh McEachran was dispossessed in the Wolves half and the second one a free kick that found its way into the net after a dubious decision by the referee to penalise Woods. Kaikai's first goal for the club was not enough to rescue a point for the visitors as Ivan Cavaleiro slotted under Bentley late on.[32] Brentford's impressive home form continued with a 4–1 drubbing of Reading. Josh Clarke scored his first goal for the Bees after a lovely passing move with Vibe adding to the scoreline just before half-time. After the break, Maxime Colin also netted his first goal for the club with a high finish from an angle. Yann Kermorgant gave Reading some hope with a converted penalty after Yennaris tripped Stephen Quinn but it was not to be for the R's as Hogan netted his 7th goal of the season after McEachran's cute pass on the edge of the box.[33]

Hogan won the Championship Player of the Month award for September after scoring 6 goals in 5 matches.[34]

October

Brentford extended their home unbeaten run to 10 games with a goalless draw against Wigan Athletic.[35] After the international break, Brentford made the journey north-east to face promotion favourites Newcastle United. Ciaran Clark nodded in the opener with Dwight Gayle also scoring within the first quarter of an hour as well as early in the second half. While Hogan netted his 8th goal of the season, it only proved to be a consolation to a much better side.[36] Brentford's next match came against Derby County where a solid defensive display meant the game finished 0–0.[37] On 20 October, midfielder Alan McCormack was charged for "using abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official" which "included a reference to gender" during a Cardiff City match in April. McCormack was suspended for five matches and fined £6,000 as well as being ordered to attend a training course.[38] Brentford celebrated their 4000th English Football League match at Griffin Park against Barnsley but failed to win against the South Yorkshire club. Adam Armstrong's placed finish after Barbet's attempted clearance following a free kick gave Barnsley the lead in the first half. Sam Winnall tapped home after Ryan Kent's shot rebounded off the inside of the post to secure the win.[39] Brentford travelled to Loftus Road to face Queens Park Rangers in the first West London derby of the season. Clarke wriggled around the defenders in the box from McEachran's pass and slotted the ball under goalkeeper Alex Smithies just before half-time to give the Bees the lead. Brentford doubled their lead after Colin found Sawyers free on the edge of the box. With a wonderful first time, left foot finish, Sawyers grabbed the winner in what was a well deserved 2–0 victory.[40] Shortly after the goal, Macleod was stretchered off with a knee injury. It was later found that it was a significant injury which would require surgery and that Macleod would be out of action for the rest of the season.[41]

November

Brentford hosted Fulham for another West London derby, a week after defeating Queens Park Rangers. The Bees could not find the form they showed against Q.P.R. as they suffered a 2–0 defeat. Sone Aluko tapped in the opening goal in the first half after his initial shot was saved by Bentley. Button, who had left Brentford for Fulham in the summer, was rarely tested in goal. As Brentford were pushing for an equaliser, Tom Cairney scored Fulham's second goal on the break late into stoppage time to seal defeat for the Bees.[42] After the international break, Brentford travelled to Ewood Park to face Blackburn Rovers. It was a frantic match with Hogan scoring within the first minute before Danny Graham scored twice in quick succession to bring the match into Blackburn's favour. Hogan scored his second soon after to level the score but a deflection from Dean into his own net proved to be the winner as Blackburn won 3–2.[43] Brentford's dismal November continued back at Griffin Park against Birmingham City. Despite dominating the game, Brentford fell to a 2–1 defeat after a penalty from former Bee Clayton Donaldson and a goal from Ryan Shotton midway through the second half. Blues' keeper Tomasz Kuszczak had a fine game with a string of good saves while Vibe had a shot blocked on the line. Hogan's header was merely a consolation goal as Brentford finished November with no points from 3 games.[44][45]

New crest

On 10 November, Brentford announced their new crest that would be used from the start of the 2017/18 season. Featuring a circular crest and a more modern, clean look, the design was loosely based on the crest used from 1972 to 1975.[46]

Transfers & loans

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Pre-season and friendlies

8 July 2016 (2016-07-08) Friendly Boreham Wood 2–1 Brentford Borehamwood
19:30 BST Andrade 17'
Clifford 60'		 Report Macleod 87' Stadium: Meadow Park
13 July 2016 (2016-07-13) Friendly VfL Bochum 0–1 Brentford Bochum, Germany
19:00 CEST Report Hogan 36' Stadium: Ruhrstadion
19 July 2016 (2016-07-19) Friendly Wycombe Wanderers 1–1 Brentford High Wycombe
19:45 BST Southwell 77' Report Egan 39' Stadium: Adams Park
Attendance: 1,338
23 July 2016 (2016-07-23) Friendly Brentford 1–1 1. FC Kaiserslautern Brentford, London
15:00 BST Ring 47' (o.g.) Report Pich 53' Stadium: Griffin Park
Referee: Gavin Ward
26 July 2016 (2016-07-26) Friendly Brentford 0–1 Peterborough United Brentford, London
19:45 BST Report P. Taylor 3' Stadium: Griffin Park
Referee: Gavin Ward
30 July 2016 (2016-07-30) Testimonial Millwall 1–1 Brentford Bermondsey, London
15:00 BST Morison 28' Report Barbet 6' Stadium: The Den
Attendance: 1,951
20 September 2016 (2016-09-20) Friendly Leyton Orient XI 0–2 Brentford XI Leyton, London
Report Hofmann
McCormack pen.'		 Stadium: Brisbane Road

Championship

Main article: 2016–17 EFL Championship

League results summary

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Last updated: 7 May 2017.
Source: Brentford F.C.

Results and position by round

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Updated to match(es) played on 7 May 2017. Source: Brentford F.C.
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

League table

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Source: English Football League, Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Points in head-to-head matches; 5) Goal difference in head-to-head matches; 6) Goals scored in head-to-head matches; 7) Play-off.

Matches

On 22 June 2016, the fixtures for the forthcoming season were announced.[66]

6 August 2016 (2016-08-06) 1 Huddersfield Town 2–1 Brentford Huddersfield
15:00 BST Kachunga 50'
Hudson Yellow card 71'
Palmer 79'		 Report McEachran Yellow card 37'
Yennaris 77'		 Stadium: Kirklees Stadium
Attendance: 18,479
Referee: Geoff Eltringham
13 August 2016 (2016-08-13) 2 Brentford 2–0 Ipswich Town Brentford, London
15:00 BST Egan 48', 56' Report Webster Yellow card 38' Stadium: Griffin Park
Attendance: 10,089
Referee: Steve Martin
16 August 2016 (2016-08-16) 3 Brentford 1–0 Nottingham Forest Brentford, London
19:45 BST
Report
Stadium: Griffin Park
Attendance: 10,004
Referee: Tim Robinson
20 August 2016 (2016-08-20) 4 Rotherham United 1–0 Brentford Rotherham
15:00 BST
Report Colin Yellow card 75' Stadium: New York Stadium
Attendance: 8,367
Referee: James Adcock
27 August 2016 (2016-08-27) 5 Brentford 1–1 Sheffield Wednesday Brentford, London
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Griffin Park
Attendance: 9,677
Referee: Peter Bankes
10 September 2016 (2016-09-10) 6 Brighton & Hove Albion 0–2 Brentford Brighton
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Falmer Stadium
Attendance: 26,388
Referee: Scott Duncan
14 September 2016 (2016-09-14) 7 Aston Villa 1–1 Brentford Birmingham
19:45 BST
Report
Stadium: Villa Park
Attendance: 29,752
Referee: Jeremy Simpson
17 September 2016 (2016-09-17) 8 Brentford 5–0 Preston North End Brentford, London
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Griffin Park
Attendance: 9,920
Referee: Keith Stroud
24 September 2016 (2016-09-24) 9 Wolverhampton Wanderers 3–1 Brentford Wolverhampton
15:00 BST João Teixeira 47', 57'
Saïss Yellow card 74'
Ivan Cavaleiro Yellow card 90+3'		 Report Colin Yellow card 35'
Sawyers Yellow card 37'
Kaikai 67'
Dean Yellow card 76'
Woods Yellow card 90+4'		 Stadium: Molineux Stadium
Attendance: 20,637
Referee: Andy Davies
27 September 2016 (2016-09-27) 10 Brentford 4–1 Reading Brentford, London
19:45 BST
Report
Stadium: Griffin Park
Attendance: 9,679
Referee: Oliver Langford
1 October 2016 (2016-10-01) 11 Brentford 0–0 Wigan Athletic Brentford, London
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Griffin Park
Attendance: 9,547
Referee: Andy Woolmer
15 October 2016 (2016-10-15) 12 Newcastle United 3–1 Brentford Newcastle
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: St James' Park
Attendance: 51,885
Referee: Simon Hooper
18 October 2016 (2016-10-18) 13 Derby County 0–0 Brentford Derby
19:45 BST Bryson Yellow card 67' Report Hogan Yellow card 60' Stadium: Priide Park
Attendance: 26,707
Referee: Scott Duncan
22 October 2016 (2016-10-22) 14 Brentford 0–2 Barnsley Brentford, London
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Griffin Park
Attendance: 10,417
Referee: James Lilington
28 October 2016 15 Queens Park Rangers 0–2 Brentford Shepherd's Bush, London
19:45 BST
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Stadium: Loftus Road Stadium
Attendance: 16,888
Referee: James Adcock
4 November 2016 16 Brentford 0–2 Fulham Brentford
19:45 GMT Dean Yellow card 83'
Bjelland Yellow card 89'
Vibe Yellow card 90+5'		 Report McDonald Yellow card 27'
Aluko 36'
Cairney 90+2'		 Stadium: Griffin Park
Attendance: 12,052
Referee: Tim Robinson
19 November 2016 17 Blackburn Rovers 3–2 Brentford Blackburn
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Ewood Park
Attendance: 10,506
Referee: Chris Kavanagh
26 November 2016 18 Brentford 1–2 Birmingham City Brentford
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Griffin Park
Attendance: 10,925
Referee: Andy Madley
3 December 2016 19 Norwich City 5–0 Brentford Norwich
15:00 GMT
Report Stadium: Carrow Road
Attendance: 26,076
Referee: Geoff Eltringham
10 December 2016 20 Brentford 2–1 Burton Albion Brentford
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Griffin Park
Attendance: 9,035
Referee: David Coote
13 December 2016 21 Bristol City 0–1 Brentford Bristol
19:45 GMT
Report
Stadium: Ashton Gate Stadium
Attendance: 16,444
Referee: Andy Woolmer
18 December 2016 22 Leeds United 1–0 Brentford Leeds
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Elland Road
Attendance: 25,134
Referee: Darren Bond
26 December 2016 23 Brentford 2–2 Cardiff City Brentford
13:00 GMT Bjelland Yellow card 23'
Hogan Yellow card 73'
Dean Yellow card 75'
Kaikai 83', 90+1'		 Report Whittingham 24' (pen.) Yellow card 31'
Gunnarsson Yellow card 73'
Zohore 89'		 Stadium: Griffin Park
Attendance: 11,098
Referee: Simon Hooper
31 December 2016 24 Brentford 0–0 Norwich City Brentford
17:30 GMT McEachran Yellow card 32'
Barbet Yellow card 87'
Dean Yellow card 90+3'		 Report Brady Red card 80'
Tettey Yellow card 90+5'		 Stadium: Griffin Park
Attendance: 9,377
Referee: Oliver Langford
2 January 2017 25 Birmingham City 1–3 Brentford Birmingham
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: St Andrew's
Attendance: 18,030
Referee: James Adcock
14 January 2017 26 Brentford 1–2 Newcastle United Brentford
15:00 GMT Vibe 52' Yellow card 81' Report Gayle 20'
Dummett Yellow card 31'
Murphy 79'		 Stadium: Griffin Park
Attendance: 11,435
Referee: Chris Kavanagh
21 January 2017 27 Wigan Athletic 1–2 Brentford Wigan
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: DW Stadium
Attendance: 10,244
Referee: James Adcock
31 January 2017 28 Brentford 3–0 Aston Villa Brentford, London
19:45 GMT
Report Hourihane Yellow card 74' Stadium: Griffin Park
Attendance: 10,016
Referee: David Coote
5 February 2017 29 Brentford 3–3 Brighton & Hove Albion Brentford, London
15:00 GMT Jota 15'
Dean 22'
Vibe soccer ball with red X 57'
McEachran Yellow card 64'
Kerschbaumer Yellow card 90+2' 90+4'		 Report Sidwell Yellow card 64'
March 75'
Duffy 78'
Bruno Yellow card 90+6'
Hemed 90+7'		 Stadium: Griffin Park
Attendance: 10,433
Referee: Jeremy Simpson
11 February 2017 30 Preston North End 4–2 Brentford Preston
15:00 GMT McGeady 18', 76'
Robinson 52'
Horgan 77'		 Report Field 12'
Colin Yellow card 29' 89'
McEachran Yellow card 57'		 Stadium: Deepdale
Attendance: 10,130
Referee: Tony Harrington
14 February 2017 31 Reading 3–2 Brentford Reading
20:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Madejski Stadium
Attendance: 15,710
Referee: Keith Stroud
21 February 2017 32 Sheffield Wednesday 1–2 Brentford Sheffield
19:45 GMT Forestieri Yellow card 41' 90+3' Report Egan 35'
Dean 44' Yellow card 90+4'
Sawyers Yellow card 76'
Yennaris Yellow card 84'		 Stadium: Hillsborough
Attendance: 25,014
Referee: Darren Bond
25 February 2017 33 Brentford 4–2 Rotherham United Brentford, London
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Griffin Park
Attendance: 9,918
Referee: Andy Davies
4 March 2017 34 Ipswich Town 1–1 Brentford Ipswich
15:00 GMT Huws 26' Report Yennaris 44' Stadium: Portman Road
Attendance: 15,863
Referee: Scott Duncan
7 March 2017 35 Nottingham Forest 2–3 Brentford West Bridgford
15:00 GMT Ward Yellow card 38'
Cash Yellow card 66'
Brereton 82'
Clough 90+3'		 Report Vibe 17', 55'
Henry Yellow card 63'
Jota 68'		 Stadium: City Ground
Attendance: 16,903
Referee: Tim Robinson
11 March 2017 36 Brentford 0–1 Huddersfield Town Brentford, London
15:00 GMT Dean Yellow card 38' Report van La Parra 28' Stadium: Griffin Park
Attendance: 11,278
Referee: Oliver Langford
15 March 2017 37 Brentford 1–2 Wolverhampton Wanderers Brentford, London
19:45 GMT Colin 31'
Egan Yellow card 34'
Canós Yellow card 51'		 Report Batth Yellow card 74'
Doherty 86'
Costa 89'		 Stadium: Griffin Park
Attendance: 8,732
Referee: Keith Stroud
18 March 2017 38 Burton Albion 3–5 Brentford Burton upon Trent
15:00 GMT Sordell 21', 23'
Woodrow 41'		 Report Canós 10', 61'
Vibe 51', 85'
Jota Yellow card 67' 86'		 Stadium: Pirelli Stadium
Attendance: 4,549
Referee: Andy Madley
1 April 2017 39 Brentford 2–0 Bristol City Brentford, London
15:00 BST Canós 18'
Vibe 26'		 Report Bryan Yellow card 12'
O'Neil Yellow card 35'		 Stadium: Griffin Park
Attendance: 11,360
Referee: Simon Hooper
4 April 2017 40 Brentford 2–0 Leeds United Brentford, London
19:45 BST Sawyers 18' Yellow card 84'
Vibe 34'
McCormack Yellow card 74'		 Report Stadium: Griffin Park
Attendance: 10,759
Referee: David Coote
8 April 2017 41 Cardiff City 2–1 Brentford Cardiff
15:00 BST Whittingham Yellow card 39' 76'
Morrison 47'
Hoilett Yellow card 88'		 Report Canós 42' Stadium: Cardiff City Stadium
Attendance: 15,861
Referee: Darren Bond
14 April 2017 42 Brentford 4–0 Derby County Brentford, London
15:00 BST Vibe 32', 82'
Woods Yellow card 51'
Barbet Yellow card 61'
Jota 70', 90'		 Report Baird Yellow card 31'
Johnson Yellow card 50'
Olsson Yellow card 72'		 Stadium: Griffin Park
Attendance: 11,133
Referee: Tim Robinson
17 April 2017 43 Barnsley 1–1 Brentford Barnsley
15:00 BST Watkins 28'
MacDonald Yellow card 60'		 Report Jozefzoon 41'
Jota soccer ball with red X 47'		 Stadium: Oakwell
Attendance: 13,935
Referee: Robert Jones
22 April 2017 44 Brentford 3–1 Queens Park Rangers Brentford, London
15:00 BST Barbet 31'
Jota 60' (pen.), 64' Yellow card 65'		 Report Freeman Yellow card 42'
Perch Yellow card 47'
Lynch Yellow card 60' 62'		 Stadium: Griffin Park
Attendance: 11,888
Referee: James Adcock
29 April 2017 45 Fulham 1–1 Brentford Fulham, London
15:00 BST Cairney 8' soccer ball with red X 45'+2'
Johansen Yellow card 90+2'		 Report Yennaris 34' Stadium: Craven Cottage
Attendance: 24,594
Referee: Darren Bond
7 May 2017 46 Brentford 1–3 Blackburn Rovers Brentford, London
12:00 BST Vibe 56'
Dean Yellow card 78' Yellow-red card 83'		 Report Mulgrew 10'
Guthrie 16'
Conway Yellow card 78' 83' (pen.)		 Stadium: Griffin Park
Attendance: 11,969
Referee: Tony Harrington

League Cup

Main article: 2016–17 EFL Cup

On 22 June 2015, Brentford were beaten 1:0 by Exeter City in the first round of the EFL Cup.[67]

9 August 2016 (2016-08-09) First round Exeter City 1–0 (a.e.t.) Brentford Exeter
19:45 BST
Report
Stadium: St James Park
Attendance: 2,633
Referee: Kevin Johnson

FA Cup

Main article: 2016–17 FA Cup
7 January 2017 Third round Brentford 5–1 Eastleigh Brentford, London
15:00 GMT Barbet 9' (pen.)
Field 17', 38'
Vibe 23'
McEachran Yellow card 31'
Sawyers 45+2'		 Report Stack Yellow card 6'
Obileye 29'
Reason Yellow card 43'		 Stadium: Griffin Park
Attendance: 7,537
Referee: Peter Bankes
28 January 2017 Fourth round Chelsea 4–0 Brentford Fulham, London
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 41,042
Referee: Michael Oliver

First team squad

Players' ages are as of the opening day of the 2016–17 season.
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Source: soccerbase.com
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Coaching staff

Last updated 8 December 2016

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Kit

On 22 July, the kit for the 2016–17 season was revealed. The kit sponsor was changed from matchbook.com, the previous season's sponsor, to 888sport, an online bookmaker. Adidas remained as the kit supplier.[69][70]

Supplier: adidas
Sponsor(s): 888sport, University of West London

Home
Away
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Goalkeeper 1
Goalkeeper 2

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Statistics

Appearances and goals

Nico Yennaris was an ever-present for Brentford during the season.

Last Updated 7 May 2017

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Source: brentfordfc.co.uk Archived 10 April 2017 at the Wayback Machine
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Goalscorers

Lasse Vibe was this season's top goalscorer with 16 goals.
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Disciplinary record

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Management

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Summary

Games played49 (46 Championship, 2 FA Cup, 1 League Cup)
Games won19 (18 Championship, 1 FA Cup, 0 League Cup)
Games drawn10 (10 Championship, 0 FA Cup, 0 League Cup)
Games lost20 (18 Championship, 1 FA Cup, 1 League Cup)
Goals scored80 (75 Championship, 5 FA Cup, 0 League Cup)
Goals conceded71 (65 Championship, 5 FA Cup, 1 League Cup)
Clean sheets13 (13 Championship, 0 FA Cup, 0 League Cup)
Yellow cards80 (75 Championship, 2 FA Cup, 3 League Cup)
Red cards2 (2 Championship, 0 FA Cup, 0 League Cup)
Worst discipline(12 yellows and 1 red) Harlee Dean
Biggest league win5–0 (vs Preston North End)
Worst league defeat0–5 (vs Norwich City)
Most appearances49 Nico Yennaris
Top scorer (league)15 Lasse Vibe
Top scorer (all competitions)16 Lasse Vibe
Hat Tricks2 Scott Hogan (vs Preston North End) & Jota (vs Rotherham United)

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