Brentford U21s 2 Swansea City U21s 2: Laidlaw and Donovan strike as Bees win PDL title at Gtech Community Stadium

Donovan had another effort at goal this time from close range but Milo Robinson was positioned well to deflect the shot over the bar.

The Swans took the lead early in the second period as Bates grabbed his second of the game, directing a towering header from a corner beyond the reach of Eyestone.

It did not take long for the home side to even the scoreline as Donovan struck a fantastic free-kick on the edge of the box past Joseph Collins in the Swansea net.

The winger could have grabbed his second soon after as his mazy run resulted in a firm shot which was saved well by the feet of Collins.

There was huge pressure being sustained by the Bees on the Swansea goal as Andre Grey smashed a shot against post.

Josh Stephenson was next to miss a chance as he miscued a header when unmarked in the box following a great delivery from Donovan.

Laidlaw also went close but he failed to make contact from a cross into the box.

The game would end in a draw but that point was enough to secure the PDL title for the Bees.

Brentford will now look ahead to the PDL playoffs as they look to retain their title and be crowned PDL champions.

Saunders' side will return to Gtech Community Stadium on Monday 18 May as they take on Paris Saint Germain in the Robert Rowan Invitational.

Brentford U21s: Eyestone, Wheeler-Henry, McManus, Stephenson (Picotto 90+11), Avenell, Owen, Shield, Bentt, Boni, Donovan (Grey 76), Laidlaw

Subs not used: Tavaziva, Pierre, Mawene

Booked: Avenell 64

Swansea City U21s: Collins, Searle, Ifans (Deacon 62), Robinson, McKenzie, Jones, Pescatore, Griffith, Bates, Perry (Clarke 78), Merlin (Demery 86)

Subs not used: Nowak, Kallicharan

Booked: Ifans 41, Robinson 62, Merlin 75