BRENTFORD travel to Fulham this afternoon in a pivotal match.

Mark Warburton's side have maintained their surprise promotion bid and remain in the mix going into the final weeks of the season.

The Bees slipped up at home to Millwall before the international break, although the 2-2 draw could have been worse, with the Bees falling 2-0 down before late goals from Alex Pritchard and Moses Odubajo.

Brentford will miss Liam Moore for the trip to Craven Cottage after Leicester recalled the England Under-21 defender from his loan.

Warburton has, in turn, recalled centre-half Jack O'Connell from his loan stint at Rochdale to fill the gap in his squad.

Midfielder Lewis Macleod has recovered from a hamstring injury but is short of match fitness, while striker Scott Hogan is still battling back from cruciate ligament damage.

On-loan Everton youngster Chris Long will be available after extending his stay with the Bees for another month.

Meanwhile, Fulham, in 20th place, welcome back influential duo Scott Parker and Ross McCormack as they look to confirm their Championship status for another season.

Brentford are unbeaten in the last five meetings at Fulham in all competitions, winning three, while they won the earlier league meeting this season 2-1 at Griffin Park.

Brentford goalkeeper Richard Lee has joined Fulham on loan for the rest of the season.

The Bees man has not played since August and has decided to retire at the end of the season. Meanwhile, Brentford youngster Emmanuel Oyeleke has joined Conference side Woking.

Lee Carsley is excited by the potential of Josh Laurent and is looking to see the Brentford youngster kick on.

The Bees signed the 19-year-old from west London rivals QPR.