Leyton Orient seek to enact revenge in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night, ten years on from a defeat that lead to Brentford eventually tipping them to automatic promotion.
To the unassuming eye, this fixture will be nothing more than a typical third-round tie - one between an established lower-echelon Premier League outfit and a League One side looking to cause an upset.
However, to Bees supporters it's symbolic. It's a result viewed as one of the most important in the club's modern history, one that acted as a springboard for the club's current success, which sees them operate as a top-flight club for the first time since the 1940s.
It was a day that saw Marcello Trotta banish demons, then Orient manager Russell Slade become the centre of an FA Cup themed mockery, and the club go two points clear of their east London opponents with two games in hand.
A decade on, the landscape differs. While Thomas Frank's side have successfully navigated themselves towards a fourth top-flight campaign, Orient have endured relegation and promotion before lifting the League Two title in 2023.
Now in League One, the club enters this game off the back of registering its first points after five matches with a 1-0 win over Reading, which proceeds triumphs over Newport County and Millwall to reach this stage of the competition.
Meanwhile, six points out of a possible twelve reflects a good start for the hosts, with commendable displays in defeats to Liverpool and Manchester City, either side of a fortuitous second-round win over Colchester United, showcasing further promise.
Round three of this competition has proven to be a sticking point for the west Londoners, who have progressed just three times since the turn of the century - a statistic Richie Wellens' side will seek to maintain.
Team News
Thomas Frank will have to contend without another attacking option as Yoane Wissa will be unavailable for a 'couple of months' after sustaining an ankle injury at the weekend.
The DR Congo international joins club-record signing Igor Thiago in being unavailable for selection, alongside Mathias Jensen (calf) and Gustavo Nunes (back), as well as long-term absentees Josh Dasilva (knee) and Aaron Hickey (hamstring).
Rico Henry edges ever-closer to a long-awaited return following an ACL tear but is not expected to be involved in this fixture; Jayden Meghoma could make his debut following a £5 million plus add-ons switch from Southampton.
Paris Maghoma is in contention to make his competitive Brentford debut, four years after joining the club, having recovered from an injury sustained in Bolton Wanderers' League One Play-Off final defeat in May.
Richie Wellens has no reported injury concerns to deal with and is anticipated to name a full strength line-up on Tuesday night.
Predicted Line-ups
Valdimarsson; van den Berg, Mee, Ajer; Roerslev, Yarmoliuk, Janelt, Carvalho, Meghoma; Mbeumo, Schade.
Hemming; James, Beckles, Happe, Currie; Brown, Clare; O'Neill, Galbraith, Agyei; Kelman.
Key Players
Brentford: Fabio Carvalho
The Bees' £22 million signing is having to be patient for opportunities to showcase his talent in west London and Tuesday will offer him the chance to do so.
Carvalho is expected to start for the second round in a row following four substitute appearances in the league and a standout display in the win over Colchester.
Albeit against League Two opposition, the 22-year-old showcased great ball control, agility, and invention as he looked capable of producing something whenever he was in possession.
Following the news of Wissa's injury, Carvalho will be keen to show that he is a more than capable deputy to fill in for the forward in whatever capacity is required.
Leyton Orient: Charlie Kelman
A popular figure during his first loan spell from Queens Park Rangers, in which he scored seven goals and provided three assists in 43 League Two appearances in 2022/23, the 22-year-old returned this summer and has three goals to his name so far.
Across his two spells in east London, he has showcased a variety of finishes, be it arriving late in the area to finish a move, firing home from a tight angle, or making a darting run off a defender's shoulder before having the composure to round the goalkeeper.
Opportunities could prove to be few and far between on Tuesday night but Leyton Orient possess a centre-forward who will be persistent in his pursuit of a sight of goal.
Match Information
Where is this game being played?
Gtech Community Stadium, London.
What time is kick-off?
Kick-off is at 19:45 (BST) on Tuesday, 17 September, 2024.
How can I watch?
This fixture is being broadcasted live in the United Kingdom on Sky Sports+.
