Relegation-threatened Southend should see midfielder Franck Moussa return after a three-match ban for a red card.Fellow midfielder Alan McCormack could be in line for a return but Damien Scannell (foot) remains doubtful.

Brentford will check defender Pim Balkestein (groin) as Ryan Dickson (hamstring), Mark Phillips (knee) and Kevin O'Connor (foot) are still out.

Striker Carl Cort could be rested in favour of Ben Strevens, who dropped to the bench against Huddersfield.

Source: BBC Sport