Match Preview: Sheffield United U21s v Brentford B

Brentford B open their Underneath-21 Skilled Growth League (PDL) season on Tuesday 19 August (2pm kick-off), after they tackle Sheffield United Underneath-21s at Bramall Lane.

Taking part in in a league format for the primary time because the inception of the squad, the B staff face an early take a look at: the younger Blades completed prime of the north division final season, earlier than occurring to win the general competitors with a 2-0 victory over Birmingham within the closing.

Neil MacFarlane’s facet have loved a busy pre-season, with a coaching camp in Wales and quite a few pre-season video games constructing the gamers up for a giant season forward.

A handful of younger Bees have plied their commerce with the primary staff, whereas Ollie Protect, Andre Gray, Kerron Samuels and Yaw Agyei have made the bounce as much as the B staff from the U18s, with a handful of trialists additionally attempting to impress throughout the pre-season.

Ticket info

Tickets can be found and could be bought on-line now.

Adults: £3

Concessions: £1

Final day out

The younger Bees performed out a 5-1 pleasant loss to Chelsea U21s at Wheatsheaf Park final day out, with Ethan Brierley the lone goalscorer for Brentford.

MacFarlane’s facet impressed within the opening 65 minutes in opposition to Brighton & Hove Albion U21s the week prior, earlier than in the end falling to a 2-0 defeat.

About Sheffield United

Coming into this season because the reigning champions of the U21 PDL, United opened their league marketing campaign with a 1-1 draw away to Bristol Metropolis U21s.

Jayden Prunty was the one goalscorer for the younger Blades, together with his second-half objective equalised by Billy Phillips for the house facet.

Former Coventry Metropolis midfielder Gary McSheffrey has taken on the function of head coach this season, with the 41-year-old changing Michael Collins following his title-winning marketing campaign final season.

Match protection

The membership could have updates of the match in opposition to Sheffield United on social media, in addition to a match report on the official web site and our new official app.