Brentford head to Fulham in the Championship on Saturday, knowing they have not lost in the league to their west London rivals for more than 15 years.

New head coach Dean Smith enjoyed his first game in charge at the weekend as goals from Lasse Vibe and Alan Judge secured a comfortable win over MK Dons at Griffin Park.

He will take charge of his first west London derby this weekend knowing his team could sneak into the play-off places for the first time this season should results elsewhere go Brentford's way.

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Goal-bound: Defender Harlee Dean watches as his shot flies into the Fulham net in last November's 2-1 win at Griffin Park

Goals from Stuart Dallas (two), Alan Judge and Jota secured a 4-1 win for the Bees the last time they visited Craven Cottage in April, as then manager Mark Warburton set his team on course for the play-offs.

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Catch me if you can: Harlee Dean celebrates his equaliser in last November's 2-1 win over Fulham at Griffin Park

That win completed a league double after late goals from Harlee Dean and Jota bagged a 2-1 win in the corresponding fixture at Griffin Park last November.

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On the run: Spaniard Jota, who could be fit to face Fulham this weekend, runs at the Cottagers' defence last season

The last time the Lilywhites beat their neighbours was a 2-0 Division Two - now League One - win in April 1998, when Kevin Keegan and Ray Wilkins were in charge.

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Iconic: Jota celebrates his late winner in last November's 2-1 win over Fulham at Griffin Park

Brentford go into this weekend's clash having moved up to 10th in the table, while Fulham - winless in their past five matches - are sitting just six points and six places above the relegation zone.

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Nice one: Jota is mobbed after scoring against Fulham last November

Their form this term saw Kit Symons sacked last month and former Southampton and Sheffield Wednesday manager Stuart Gray installed as senior coach this week. 

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Never been better: Brentford fans celebrate the win over Fulham at Griffin Park last season

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Close: Striker Andre Gray, now at Burnley, tests the Fulham keeper last season

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Gone but not forgotten: Midfielder Jonathan Douglas, now at Ipswich Town, in action against Fulham last season

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Loving it: Brentford fans show what it means to beat neighbours Fulham  All pictures: SP88727