Half-Time Report: Andre Gray strike gives Brentford the advantage over Millwall

A late first-half strike from Andre Gray has given Brentford a slender 1-0 lead over home side Millwall in the Championship this afternoon.

The hosts had to endure a frustrating start at The Den with returning captain Alan Dunne booked for a poor challenge in the early minutes, before Lee Martin whistled a wild attempt from distance high and wide of the Brentford goal.

The visitors looked to respond and they wasted a standout opportunity as Alex Pritchard somehow headed wide from the centre of the box, after he was picked out by Jake Bidwell's enterprising cross.

After a cagey opening gambit, Brentford's Jota looked to use his pace on the counter, but he shot wide, while Gray also had a good chance to open the scoring as he dragged wide of the post.

In a half devoid of clear-cut chances, it was Brentford who made the most of the limited quality on offer, as Gray raced through to collect Alex Pritchard's through-ball and fire home past David Forde to leave his side 1-0 up at the break.