Preview: Brentford (A)

We make the historic trip to Premier League Brentford tomorrow as the two sides lock horns in the second round of the Carabao Cup.

Rovers saw off Bristol City on penalties in round one, while Brentford, as a top-flight club, make their first appearance in the competition this season.

Here is all you need to know ahead of the game:

What we said:

"We're looking forward to the game. It's going to be a great one for us," said Rob Edwards.

"The lads deserve it after the last round where they really hard to get back into the game and win on penalties - so this is our reward.

"We'll go in with a lot of belief. We're in a good moment and we have good momentum too.

"Let's go and have a right good go."

What they said:

"It is the balance of putting a strong side out there, making sure we get some players in to get minutes, and making sure we have players in who have the core of the team. We still have a strong squad," said Brentford boss Thomas Frank.

"Ethan Pinnock will play and captain.

"They look very interesting and have done a very good job as a Club. It will be a big game and they will come with everything.

"I will be disappointed if we don’t put a lot of effort and a good performance in tomorrow"

Team news:

Josh March and Jordan Moore-Taylor both took part in the warm-up on Saturday afternoon as they continue to recover. Meanwhile, Udoka Godwin-Malife remains side-lined with a long-term injury.

Key Player: Ethan Pinnock

The name Ethan Pinnock is one that many Rovers fans will remember very fondly, the centre-half playing a key roll in the club's promotion to the Football League in 2017.

Following his release from the Millwall academy, Pinnock began his career with Dulwich Hamlet, establishing himself as a key member of the first team for the 2014/15 campaign and winning the club's Player of the Season award.

He imitated the achievement the following year before catching the eye of Forest Green Rovers, penning a two-year deal with the Nailsworth club in 2016.

During the following campaign, Pinnock made 45 appearances and scored three times, impressing more and more with each passing game as Rovers marched to Wembley, beating Tranmere Rovers 3-1 in the final.

A move to Barnsley followed in June 2017, leaving Rovers for a club record-received fee.

He suffered relegation and then promotion back to the Championship over the course of two season with the club, scooping up the club's Player of the Season award along the way.

In the summer of 2019, Pinnock joined Brentford on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee, making 40 appearances in a season which culminated in Play-Off Final defeat.

Brentford went one better in 2020/21 as Pinnock earned promotion with the Bees and secured a place in the Championship team of the season.

His Premier League debut was one to remember too, as Brentford saw off Arsenal 2-0 at The Brentford Community Stadium, Pinnock keeping a clean sheet and grabbing an assist - a mark of his incredible journey from The Club on Top of the Hill.

Last time we met:

The two sides have never met in competition, though Brentford were in League Two as recently as 2008/09.

Coverage:

Full commentary of Tuesday’s match will be available via our online streaming service and on BBC Radio Gloucestershire on 1413AM.

Tickets are available on the day of the match until 6pm.

Stay up to date on Twitter and Instagram by following @FGRFC_Official, which will have all of the team news before kick-off and updates throughout the game.

There will also be key updates and team news on Facebook. Round-up the clash by checking out the club website where there will be a full report looking back on the encounter.