Summary

  • Brentford 11th, eight points off top six

  • Burnley fourth, two points behind top two

  • All three Burnley goals from outside area

  • Brentford's Tarkowski refused to play

  1. Brentford 0-2 Burnleypublished at 32 mins

    Could so easily have been 3-0 to Burnley. Another break down the left and a cross is put in to Sam Vokes, who sends a shot over the bar from inside the area. Far too easy for the visitors.

  2. goal

    GOAL (Barton)published at 30 mins

    Brentford 0-2 Burnley

    Joey BartonImage source, Rex Features

    He may not be known as one of the most graceful players in the world, but this is a fantastic free-kick from Joey Barton.

    Back in west London after leaving QPR last summer, the Burnley midfielder takes one step from 25 yards out and pings in a free-kick, which kisses the post and nestles into the back of the net.

    His second goal this week and you cannot say that it isn't deserved.

  3. Brentford 0-1 Burnleypublished at 27 mins

    Jack O'Connell, the replacement for James Tarkowski, puts in a crunching tackle on Burnley striker Sam Vokes just as he is about to unleash a shot inside the box.

    It's so easy at times for Sean Dyche's side to play forward balls and despite this being their third away game in seven days, they are looking the fresher team because of their dominance.

  4. Brentford 0-1 Burnleypublished at 24 mins

    The attacking midfield trio of Alan Judge, Sergi Canos and John Swift have not really had a sniff to show off their talents for Brentford so far.

    There's a subdued atmosphere around Griffin Park at the moment.

  5. Brentford 0-1 Burnleypublished at 21 mins

    Dean SmithImage source, Rex Features

    Much more of a game now as Brentford boss Dean Smith is heard barking out instructions from the touchline.

    Burnley still looking dangerous on the counter attack, but it's been nothing like the barrage of the opening 10 minutes.

  6. Brentford 0-1 Burnleypublished at 17 mins

    A first half-sight of goal for Brentford.

    They've improved since the Burnley goal, not that that was hard, and a cross from the right falls to John Swift but his effort is blocked by Matthew Lowton.

  7. get involved

    Get Involved #bbcfootballpublished at 15 mins

    Brentford 0-1 Burnley

    Nick Bruzon: "At Griffin Park and it's fair to say the mood has been one of fury. Tarkowski may be advised to go into hiding."

    If you missed it earlier, Brentford defender James Tarkowski has been disciplined by the club for asking not to play tonight, following rumours of a bid from Burnley to buy him.

  8. goal

    GOAL (Arfield)published at 12 mins

    Brentford 0-1 Burnley

    You cannot say this hasn't been coming, but what a stunning goal this is from Burnley.

    Left-back Stephen Ward comes forward and feeds Andre Gray on the edge of the area - he lays it back first time to the oncoming Scott Arfield, who curls the ball from the edge of the box into the top right corner.

    Sumptuous strike from the winger, his fifth of the season.

    Burnley celebrateImage source, Empics
  9. Brentford 0-0 Burnleypublished at 9 mins

    The Brentford fans are restless because they can see their team is being completely outplayed as a Stephen Ward shot is pulled wide.

    Should Burnley take the lead tonight, they have a pretty enviable record so far this term...

    David JonesImage source, Getty Images
  10. Brentford 0-0 Burnleypublished at 7 mins

    Brentford need to switch on here as Burnley are opening them up at will.

    A driving run by left-back Stephen Ward sets up Andre Gray in the middle of the box but it's a fantastic block by Brentford defender Jack O'Connell to put it out for a corner.

    Nothing comes out it and the hosts can clear.

  11. Brentford 0-0 Burnleypublished at 5 mins

    Burnley playing like the home side at the moment, as Sean Dyche's side carve out another opportunity.

    A burst down the right finds Andre Gray but the former Bees striker slices his shot... but wait, it falls kindly to Scott Arfield whose first-time strike is cleared off the line by a recovering defender.

    Sean DycheImage source, Rex Features
  12. Brentford 0-0 Burnleypublished at 3 mins

    Another sight of goal for Burnley brought about by a fantastic bit of skill by Scott Arfield. 

    He beats the defender, gets to the byline but his low shot from a tight angle is kept out by David Button.

  13. Brentford 0-0 Burnleypublished at 1 min

    Bright start from the visitors inside the first minute.

    A Matthew Lowton cross is only half headed away and Dave Jones scuffs a shot from outside the area wide of the post.

  14. KICK-OFFpublished at 19:47

    Brentford 0-0 Burnley

    We're under way at Griffin Park. Burnley will be playing in their changed strip of yellow, while Brentford are sporting their traditional red and white stripes.

  15. Round of applausepublished at 19:45

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    Before we get going, there is a minute's applause for all of those associated with and connected to Brentford by the whole stadium.

  16. In the tunnelpublished at 19:43

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    The two captains, Jake Bidwell and Tom Heaton, are out at the front of the tunnel as they wait for the referee to lead them out in west London.

  17. Brentford's bogey team?published at 19:41

    Brentford v Burnley (19:45 GMT)

    Burnley v BrentfordImage source, Getty Images

    As well as looking to end their three-game losing streak, Brentford have not scored in their last three games in front of their home fans - can they end that stat, as well as their poor record against Burnley tonight?

  18. Transfer embargopublished at 19:38

    Brentford v Burnley (19:45 GMT)

    Vincent TanImage source, Reuters

    If you are just settling in from a long Friday at work, you may have missed some news in the Championship that broke this afternoon.

    Cardiff City have become the fourth club in the division to be placed under a transfer embargo by the Football League following a breach of Financial Fair Play rules - the Bluebirds join Bolton, Fulham and Nottingham Forest in being unable to sign players.

  19. BBC coveragepublished at 19:36

    Brentford v Burnley (19:45 GMT)

    Commentary positionImage source, BBC Sport

    As well as following the game with us tonight, you can also hear the match on your BBC local radio station.

    Both BBC Radio London and BBC Radio Lancashire are covering the game if you are lucky enough to live in those areas.

  20. Tarkowski disciplinedpublished at 19:33

    Brentford v Burnley (19:45 GMT)

    Brentford head coach Dean Smith has been speaking to Sky Sports about the absence of James Tarkowski...

    "We had a chat yesterday and he said it wasn't right for him to play against Burnley tonight. I told him I thought he was making a mistake. He's a good lad, I like him, but he's a young lad still and he'll learn from it.

    "It's one of those things that happens and we have to move on. It's not about one player, it's about the rest of the team. We move on quickly and get on with tonight's game."