Darlington are crippled by suspensions ahead of the visit of Brentford with Alan White, Neil Austin, Ricky Ravenhill and Tommy Wright all out.White serves the second of a four-game ban following his red card against Mansfield, while fellow defender Austin and midfielder Ravenhill must also sit out after picking up yellow cards in the 2-1 win over Bury.

Ben Parker is expected to be named in the squad as defensive cover after signing on a month-long loan from Leeds.

Wright serves out his two-match ban while Julian Joachim and Richie Foran are doubtful with hamstring problems, but Greg Blundell is back after missing out at Gigg Lane because of a one-match ban.

Pawel Abbott is favourite to come in alongside Kevin Gall, who has extended his loan deal from Carlisle, and Guylain Ndumbu-Nsungu, who scored on his return to Darlington colours last week.

Defender Tim Ryan and midfielder Clark Keltie remain out with knee injuries, while Rob Purdie has a leg injury.

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