Brentford and Fulham will lock horns for the first time in 16 years in the Championship this season.

The Bees won promotion from League One last term to seal a spot in the second tier after a 22-year absence, while the Cottagers' drop out of the Premier League for the first time since 2001.

Brentford host Felix Magath's men on November 22, before making the short trip to SW6 for the return fixture on April 4.

Renewing rivalries: Fulham and Brentford will lock horns again

The last competitive meeting between the sides came in the old Division Two in 1997/98 when Fulham won 2-0 at Griffin Park after a 1-1 stalemate earlier in the campaign.

Fulham also claimed bragging rights four years earlier, triumphing 2-1 on the road following a goalless draw at home on New Year's Day.

However, the Bees were victorious when the sides clashed twice in 1992/93, winning 2-0 in both legs as they crushed their rivals to advance in the League Cup.

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Brentford's last league victory came the previous year in their promotion-winning campaign when they did the double over the Whites.

The clubs have met more recently, with Fulham running out resounding 5-0 winners in Kevin O'Connor's testimonial in 2010.

See Brentford's full Championship fixture list here.

See Fulham's full Championship fixture list here.