Brentford will be without top goalscorer Ivan Toney for their game against Watford this Friday, after the striker tested positive for Covid-19.

The Bees will also be without Sergi Canos, who will be suspended after picking up a fifth yellow of the season for removing his shirt after scoring against Leeds United at the weekend.

Toney has seven goals to his name so far this season, while Canos has two, leaving the hosts short on forward options.

Rico Henry, Brian Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa each have two goals apiece, while five others have found the net once.

The two sides go into the match four points and six places apart, with Brentford sitting up in 11th place and the Hornets down in 17th, just three points above the drop zone.

However, with Toney and Canos unavailable, it could give Watford the upper hand going into Friday night's clash at the Brentford Community Stadium.

Last season saw the pair going head to head in the Championship as promotion candidates, with Watford going up via the automatic spots and Brentford winning the playoffs.

The teams drew 1-1 at Vicarage Road, while the Bees won 2-0 at home back in May.