GOOD AFTERNOON
And welcome to the live blog for Bournemouth vs Brentford!
Bournemouth host Brentford at the Vitality Stadium in the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final.
And Jonathan Woodgate’s side are looking to return to the Premier League on the first time of asking.
Brentford, on the other hand, are looking to get promoted to the top division for the first time, whilst righting the wrongs of last season’s play-off final upset at the hands of Fulham.
The home side, however, are coming into tonight’s game off the back of three successive defeats.
Whereas Brentford, are unbeaten in 12 Championship games.
In terms of team news, Junior Stanislas could be passed fit for tonight’s game.
Jack Wilshere could also come into the side, bolstering Woodgate’s midfield.
And for Brentford, boss Thomas Frank has several first-team players missing.
Henrik Dalsgaard, Rico Henry and midfielder Josh Dasilva will all miss out through injury.
And Frenchman Mbuemo could come back into the starting line-up, replacing Sergi Canos.
The teamsheets are due to be released in half an hour, so don’t go anywhere!
