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Southend welcome back defender Che Wilson from suspension and Shaun Goater could be on the bench after a lengthy lay-off with a dislocated collar bone.
On-loan Nigerian defender Efe Sodje is set to make his home debut but Carl Pettefer (head injury) misses out.
Brentford quartet Kevin O'Connor, Paul Brooker, Andrew Frampton and Marcus Gayle should all be fit to retain their places in the Bees squad.
Jay Tabb (foot) is doubtful but boss Martin Allen has no other problems.
Southend welcome back defender Che Wilson from suspension and Shaun Goater could be on the bench after a lengthy lay-off with a dislocated collar bone.
On-loan Nigerian defender Efe Sodje is set to make his home debut but Carl Pettefer (head injury) misses out.
Brentford quartet Kevin O'Connor, Paul Brooker, Andrew Frampton and Marcus Gayle should all be fit to retain their places in the Bees squad.
Jay Tabb (foot) is doubtful but boss Martin Allen has no other problems.