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Brentford F.C.

Brentford Football Club is a professional association football club based in Brentford, London, England.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Brentford Football Club is a professional association football club based in Brentford, London, England. Nicknamed "The Bees", the club competes in the Premier League and was founded in 1889. Since 2020, Brentford have played home matches at Brentford Community Stadium.

History

Brentford F.C. was founded in 1889 and entered the Football League in 1920. The club spent many years outside the top division before returning to the highest level of English football in 2021.

Stadium

Brentford have played home matches at Brentford Community Stadium, also known as the Gtech Community Stadium for sponsorship reasons, since 2020. Its listed capacity is 17,250.

Ownership and management

The club is owned by Matthew Benham. The team’s head coach is Thomas Frank.

Premier League era

Brentford were promoted to the Premier League for the first time in their history ahead of the 2021–22 season. They have remained in the Premier League since then.

Key facts

  • Brentford F.C. is based in Brentford, in the London Borough of Hounslow.
  • The club plays in the Premier League, the top tier of English football.
  • Brentford moved to Brentford Community Stadium in 2020 after leaving Griffin Park.
  • The club is owned by Matthew Benham.
  • Brentford returned to the top flight for the 2021–22 Premier League season after winning promotion in 2020–21.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Brentford FC based?
Brentford FC is based in Brentford, London, England.
What league is Brentford in?
Brentford competes in the Premier League.
Who owns Brentford FC?
Brentford FC is owned by Matthew Benham.
What is Brentford's stadium?
Brentford's home stadium is Brentford Community Stadium, also known as the Gtech Community Stadium.
Who is Brentford's manager?
Brentford's head coach is Thomas Frank.
When did Brentford join the Premier League?
Brentford entered the Premier League for the 2021–22 season.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brentford_F.C.
    Supports: Club name, location, founding date, ownership, ground, capacity, league, and head coach.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brentford_Community_Stadium
    Supports: Stadium name, sponsorship name, location, capacity, and home-club status.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Brentford_F.C.
    Supports: Club history and promotion to the top division.