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Keith Andrews anticipates strong support for Brentford against Sunderland this weekend. The Black Cats are coming off the back of a 7th placed finish in the Premier League last term that catapulted them into the Europa League. They will embark on continental competition for the first time since the 1970s, and they have gotten the ball rolling this season with a 1-0 win over Fulham. Brentford building on a strong season But Brentford are also building after their strong season saw them end up in 9th position, only missing out on Conference League playoff qualification because of their inferior goal difference. The Bees battered Tottenham 3-0, earned a 1-1 draw at Leeds United and are through to the third round of the Carabao Cup. Fans are expectant, and Andrews called on his players to deliver. 'There was that energy in the stadium' "I'm really looking forward to it. I thought our fans were electric against Spurs. "That anticipation that everybody gets, I could sense that going into the game. I was in that boat myself; I couldn't wait to watch us play and go into battle. I just thought our fans were amazing, right from the off coming out of the tunnel there was that energy in the stadium that makes you feel alive. "I think they're enjoying it at the moment, and I know the players are enjoying that connection. Long may that continue. Our fans were amazing, right from the off coming out of the tunnel there was that energy in the stadium that makes you feel alive. Respect for Le Bris and Sunderland "What Sunderland did last year was remarkable. To get promoted, given the record of teams who have been promoted in the last few seasons, and do what they did will tell you what they are about. "They've got a coach who organises them very, very diligently and that can cause you problems in different ways. He's always very respectful of the opposition they come up against. "What I see is a team in us that are in a good place. There's no point in denying that, we feel good at the moment, but every game is a huge challenge and every game brings you something slightly different. "We need to be ready and adapt to that on Saturday if it's not what we've prepared for. We'll be ready for another really good game."