Under-21s all set for season finale at Brentford

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Our Under-21s will conclude their season with a trip to Brentford's Gtech Community Stadium tonight (19 May) for a special invitational game.

Wayne Burnett's side will be taking on Brentford B in the third edition of the Robert Rowan Invitational, held by the Bees in memory of their former Academy Director.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of this evening's game...

Coverage Details

Unfortunately this game won't be available for streaming on SPURSPLAY - however tickets remain on sale, with all proceeds going to the Heart of West London charity.

During the game, we'll keep you up to date on all the action in the Official Spurs App and via our Academy social channels on X and Instagram.

A full match report will be available after the final whistle.

The Opposition

Brentford have recovered from a poor start to the season, which saw them win just one of their opening five, to piece together a remarkable campaign.

Neil MacFarlane's side went on a remarkable run, going unbeaten in 16 games in all competitions between mid-October and the start of February, picking up results against a number of category one academies - including a draw with Chelsea and a dominant 4-1 win over Derby County.

Their biggest win of the season came at the start of October with a dominant 6-1 victory away at Charlton Athletic but have also suffered a 6-0 defeat to Sheffield United as well as an 8-1 trashing by AFC Bournemouth.

They ended their league campaign finishing second in the Professional Development League Group B table, missing out on top spot on goal difference to Bournemouth, but have qualified for the national final having beaten Barnsley and Sheffield United in the knockout phase.

They also reached the Premier League Cup final last week, but were beaten 3-1 on the night at Loftus Road by QPR and have reached the London Senior Cup final where they'll face Hanwell Town.

Stat Pack

Played: 48 | Won: 33 | Drawn: 5 | Lost: 10

Goals For: 116 | Goals Against: 71

Overall Goal Difference: -45

Points: 67 (League only)

PDL Group B League Position: 2nd

Brentford are scoring 2.42 goals per game on average this season.

The Bees have won both of the previous Robert Rowan Invitational games against Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth.