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Brentford FC
Allan Sellers
Bristol City FC
Jason Halpin
League Round 7
Head To Head Results
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON |  | - |  | - |  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Division A | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 0 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 1 | 21 | Division A | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 2 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 0 | - (n) | 3 | | | 2 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 3 | 16 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 3 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 3 | 35 | 1st Division | | 6 | - | 4 | | | 3 | - | 0 | - | 2 |
| 6 | 12 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 9 | | | 3 | - | 0 | - | 3 |
| 6 | 30 | 1st Division | | 7 | - | 1 | | | 3 | - | 0 | - | 4 |
| 7 | 8 | 2nd Division | | 4 | - | 1 | | | 3 | - | 0 | - | 5 |
| 7 | 26 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 6 | | | 3 | - | 0 | - | 6 |
| 8 | 10 | FA Cup Round 2 | | 1 | - | 3 | | | 3 | - | 0 | - | 7 |
| 8 | 17 | 3rd Division | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 3 | - | 0 | - | 8 |
| 8 | 38 | 3rd Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 3 | - | 0 | - | 9 |
| 9 | 5 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 3 | - | 0 | - | 10 |
| 9 | 25 | 3rd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 3 | - | 0 | - | 11 |
| 10 | 11 | FA Shield Round 1 | | 6 | - | 0 | | | 3 | - | 0 | - | 12 |
| 11 | 9 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 6 | | | 3 | - | 0 | - | 13 |
| 11 | 29 | 3rd Division | | 5 | - | 0 | | | 3 | - | 0 | - | 14 |
| 12 | 17 | 3rd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 3 | - | 0 | - | 15 |
| 12 | 38 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 3 | - | 0 | - | 16 |
| 15 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 1 | - (n) | 5 | | | 3 | - | 0 | - | 17 |
| 18 | 17 | 3rd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 3 | - | 0 | - | 18 |
| 18 | 38 | 3rd Division | | 6 | - | 1 | | | 4 | - | 0 | - | 18 |
| 19 | 17 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 4 | - | 1 | - | 18 |
| 19 | 38 | 3rd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 5 | - | 1 | - | 18 |
| 24 | 12 | 1st Division | | 4 | - | 0 | | | 6 | - | 1 | - | 18 |
| 24 | 30 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 7 | - | 1 | - | 18 |
| 26 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 3 | - (n) | 0 | | | 7 | - | 1 | - | 19 |
| 26 | 12 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 8 | - | 1 | - | 19 |
| 26 | 30 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 8 | - | 2 | - | 19 |
| 28 | 9 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 9 | - | 2 | - | 19 |
| 28 | 29 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 9 | - | 3 | - | 19 |
| 33 | 17 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 10 | - | 3 | - | 19 |
| 33 | 38 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 3 | - | 19 |
| 36 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 0 | - (n) | 2 | | | 11 | - | 3 | - | 20 |
| 36 | 13 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 11 | - | 3 | - | 21 |
| 36 | 34 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 11 | - | 4 | - | 21 |
| 39 | 8 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 4 | - | 22 |
| 39 | 26 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 5 | - | 22 |
| 43 | 9 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 6 | - | 22 |
| 43 | 29 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 6 | - | 23 |
| 44 | 17 | 1st Division | | 5 | - | 1 | | | 11 | - | 6 | - | 24 |
| 44 | 38 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 12 | - | 6 | - | 24 |
| 45 | 8 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 12 | - | 6 | - | 25 |
| 45 | 26 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 13 | - | 6 | - | 25 |
| 46 | 17 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 13 | - | 6 | - | 26 |
| 46 | 38 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 14 | - | 6 | - | 26 |
| 47 | 16 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 14 | - | 7 | - | 26 |
| 47 | 39 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 15 | - | 7 | - | 26 |
| 48 | 8 | 1st Division | | 6 | - | 2 | | | 16 | - | 7 | - | 26 |
| 48 | 35 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 16 | - | 8 | - | 26 |
| 49 | 36 | AP CUP FINAL | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 16 | - | 8 | - | 27 |
| 52 | 16 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 17 | - | 8 | - | 27 |
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON | | - | | - | | |||
Olmec Head Preview
League• Brentford FC finished 2nd in the 3rd division last season and were promoted.
• Bristol City FC finished 8th in league play last season and were relegated to the 2nd division.
Brentford FC
• John Kosowski (II/16 Gk) is questionable (head injury) but may return today.
• Balla Diouf (III/9 Mf) is out due to discipline after being sent off in match 13 against Port Vale FC.
Bristol City FC
• Bristol City FC are free of injuries entering today's match.
Head To Head Meetings
• Brentford FC and Bristol City FC have met 51 times with 44 of those occurring in the League.
• Bristol City FC have won 27, lost 16 and drawn 8 of 51 matches against Brentford FC.
• Brentford FC has a 2 game winless streak against the Robins.
• Bristol City FC haven't won a league match at Griffin Park since season 12.
MATCHUP AND PREDICTION
| Brentford FC | Position | Bristol City FC |
| 15 | Goalkeeper | 15 |
| 14 ✓ | Sweeper | 13 |
| 42 | Defenders | ✓ 43 |
| 26 | Midfielders | ✓ 41 |
| 62 ✓ | Forwards | 45 |
| 19 ✓ | Est. Attacks | 11 |
| 🅾 PREDICTION: BRE 1 – 1 BRI (Draw) | ||
🏠 Home: Brentford FC (+9 🏭 Groundsman) — DF:2 MF:0 FW:7
⚔️ KEY BATTLE: Forward line is the decisive battle — Brentford (62) significantly outgun Bristol City (45) in attack, giving the hosts the clear edge in the final third.
⭐ ONES TO WATCH: Claudio Zappi (FW, TL:15) — BRE | Mislav Caleta-Car (FW, TL:16) — BRI
🎯 VERDICT: Brentford FC edge this one to a narrow home win, despite the predicted 1-1 scoreline suggesting Bristol City can hang tough. Brentford's superior forward threat (62 vs 45) and home advantage boost (+9) drive their dominant 19 attacks to Bristol City's 11, but Eugene Vasilev in goal keeps the visitors competitive. Claudio Zappi for Bristol City is the wildcard — with a top-level 16 rating up front, he has the individual quality to punish Brentford on the break and could prove the most decisive player on the pitch.
Match Notes
Halpin took a Division 1 club down to Division 2 in three seasons and still fancies his attacking football. Sellers will fancy this. Home ground, rival in town — should be a cracker.
Olmec Head Ray (Blyth Spartans AFC) 05/30 - 6:31 PM
We're up for it. Good luck Al.
Jason (Bristol City FC) 06/06 - 3:35 PM