Colchester hope to have Kemal Izzet back after his two-game ban as the League One promotion chasers bid to end a four-match run without a win.The U's are likely to be without striker Kayode Odejayi (ankle) and defender Paul Reid (back).

Brentford will be missing injured defenders Ryan Dickson (hamstring) and Mark Phillips (knee).

Alan Bennett returns from a one-match suspension, while midfielder Sam Wood is likely to drop back into defence.

Brentford have slumped to 15th in the table, but the Bees picked up their first win in six matches with Saturday's 1-0 win at Stockport.

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Source: BBC Sport