Summary

  • Lincoln hold on to beat Sunderland 3-2 on aggregate in League One play-off semi final

  • Stewart and Wyke put Sunderland 2-0 up on day but Hopper headed in tie-winning goal for Imps, who face Blackpool in final

  • Brentford beat 10-man Bournemouth 3-2 on aggregate to reach Championship play-off final

  • Toney, Janelt and Forss give Bees victory after Danjuma had doubled Cherries' lead following 1-0 first-leg win

  • Brentford will play Swansea or Barnsley at Wembley on 29 May

  • Get involved at #bbcefl

  1. Bees fans explore new homepublished at 12:21 British Summer Time 22 May 2021

    Brentford v Bournemouth (0-1 agg, 12:30 BST)

    This is just the third time Brentford fans will have a chance to attend a match at the Brentford Community Stadium.

    Supporters of the west London club have not really had a chance to get used to their new home, which they moved into last season.

    Some have had to find new pre-match watering holes, although the pubs which famously surrounded their old ground are still an option.

    Griffin Park, which had been home to Brentford since 1904, is now being reduced to rubble.

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    A Brentford fan a the Brentford Community StadiumImage source, Rex Features
    Griffin ParkImage source, Getty Images
  2. Late change for hostspublished at 12:19 British Summer Time 22 May 2021

    Brentford v Bournemouth (0-1 agg, 12:30 BST)

    Brentford have been forced into a late change after the warm-up.

    Mads Roerslev has replaced Christian Norgaard in the starting line-up.

    That might require a re-jig in the Bees back line. It could mean a flat back four.

    Or they could stick with a 3-4-1-2 they played in the first leg, with Roerslev at wing-back again.

  3. Woodgate knows draw will dopublished at 12:18 British Summer Time 22 May 2021

    Brentford v Bournemouth (0-1 agg, 12:30 BST)

    Jonathan WoodgateImage source, Getty Images

    Avoid defeat this lunchtime and Jonathan Woodgate's men will be on their way to Wembley for the Championship play-off final.

    Bournemouth now hold a record for the most EFL play-off games without defeat.

    The Cherries, who are in just their third campaign in the play-offs, are unbeaten in six games - winning three and drawing three.

    However, they were beaten by Huddersfield on penalties at the semi-final stage in the third tier in 2010-11.

  4. Brentford troubled by play-off demonspublished at 12:15 British Summer Time 22 May 2021

    Brentford v Bournemouth (0-1 agg, 12:30 BST)

    Fulham celebrate pormotion to the ChampionshipImage source, Getty Images
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    Pontus Jansson and his Brentford teammates had to watch on as Fulham celebrated winning last season's play-off final

    Brentford will be hoping they don't stretch their unwanted record, and make it 10 play-off campaigns without success.

    The Bees have lost four play-off finals, including defeat by Fulham at Wembley last August.

    Their second-leg win over Swansea last summer is their only victory in their past 14 play-off games.

    It's now-or-never territory for the hosts this lunchtime. Someone needs to step up and fire Brentford to Wembley.

  5. Woodgate backs Cherries in "monster game"published at 12:12 British Summer Time 22 May 2021

    Brentford v Bournemouth (0-1 agg, 12:30 BST)

    Jonathan WoodgateImage source, Getty Images

    With Bournemouth chasing an immediate return to the Premier League, boss Jonathan Woodgate says their trip to London is a "monster game" for the Dorset club.

    But, with around 4,000 Bees fans roaring on their side in hope of a comeback, the former Middlesbrough manager has backed his side to maintain their composure.

    "It's all about staying calm and focused - don't get caught up in the occasion," Woodgate told BBC Radio Solent.

    "Our players have played in front of 30,000 crowds before so there is no doubt they can cope with the pressure.

    "The players know exactly what we want from them, so hopefully they will go and deliver the game plan."

  6. Frank believes Bees can mount comebackpublished at 12:09 British Summer Time 22 May 2021

    Brentford v Bournemouth (0-1 agg, 12:30 BST)

    Thomas FrankImage source, Rex Features

    Brentford must beat Bournemouth to reach Wembley, but at least head coach Thomas Frank knows his side have been in this situation before.

    The Bees lost the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final in Swansea last season - also by a 1-0 scoreline - but still managed to reach the final.

    Frank thinks that experience will boost their chances of victory this lunchtime.

    "It definitely helps us. You are a tiny bit more calm and you know what you are facing," the Dane said.

    "We know we can go to the final as we did that last year. The experience will give us calmness and belief.

    "Of course we know it will be difficult as Bournemouth have the upper hand. It is a 50-50 game and we will leave everything out there."

    Brentford scored twice in the first 15 minutes of the second leg against Swansea last July, and will be eager to make a fast start again this lunchtime.

    Frank, who has been in charge of the Bees since October 2018, was looking perfectly cheery at the ground earlier.

  7. Danjuma strike puts Cherries on toppublished at 12:06 British Summer Time 22 May 2021

    Brentford v Bournemouth (0-1 agg, 12:30 BST)

    Arnaut Danjuma celebrates a goal for BournemouthImage source, Getty Images

    Arnaut Danjuma's goal from the first leg separates the sides heading into today's match.

    The Dutch midfielder netted from a counter-attack 10 minutes into the second half at the Vitality Stadium.

    Bryan Mbeumo missed a glorious chance to equalise for the Bees, but failed to convert a low cross from Christian Norgaard.

    If you need a recap of Monday's events, this report from Adam Williams will do the trick.

  8. Dalsgaard and Mbeumo start for Beespublished at 12:03 British Summer Time 22 May 2021

    Brentford v Bournemouth (0-1 agg, 12:30 BST)

    Brentford head coach Thomas Frank makes three changes from Monday's first-leg defeat.

    Right-back Henrik Dalsgaard, midfielder Emiliano Marcondes and forward Bryan Mbeumo come into the side.

    Mads Roerslev, Tariqe Fosu and Marcus Forss drop out, while left-back Rico Henry misses out on the squad.

    Brentford XI: Raya, Dalsgaard, Jansson, Norgaard, Pinnock, Jensen, Janelt, Marcondes, Canos, Toney, Mbeumo.

    Subs: Daniels (GK), Roerslev Goode, Reid, Stevens, Bidstrup, Fosu, Ghoddos, Forss.

    Bournemouth head coach Jonathan Woodgate is forced into a change at centre-back, as captain Steve Cook misses out with the knee injury he picked up in the first leg.

    Former Brentford defender Chris Mepham replaces him, and midfielder Ben Pearson (hip) is fit to start.

    Bournemouth XI: Begovic, A Smith, Carter-Vickers, Mepham, Kelly, Pearson, Lerma, Brooks, Billing, Danjuma, Solanke.

    Subs: Travers (GK), Stacey, Rico, Kilkenny, Wilshere, Riquelme, Anthony, Long, Surridge.

  9. Day of destiny for Bees and Cherriespublished at 12:00 British Summer Time 22 May 2021

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    After a hectic campaign, Brentford or Bournemouth will be resigned to spending next season in the Championship.

    The Cherries, who are aiming to secure an immediate return to the Premier League, hold a 1-0 lead from the first leg of their play-off semi-final.

    Brentford have not played in the top flight since 1947 and have a wretched record in the play-offs.

    The Bees know they must win the second leg at home to keep their dream of going up alive. A draw is enough to take Bournemouth to Wembley.

    Kick-off is half an hour away in west London, and we'll guide you through every major moment.

    Team news is next.

    Thomas Frank and Jonathan WoodgateImage source, BBC Sport