Brentford FC: Latest News & Updates

Brentford FC, fondly known as "The Bees," was formed in 1889 by members of the Brentford Rowing Club who wanted an activity to keep them fit during winter months. The team initially played friendly matches with local rivals before joining the West London Alliance League in 1892, marking their entry into competitive football source.

Their major breakthrough came when they joined the Football League in 1920, finishing fifth in their debut season. They gained promotion to Division Two a few years later, driven forward by legendary players such as Jack Holliday and Billy Scott. Their most notable early achievement was winning the Division Two title and securing promotion to top-flight football for the first time ever in 1935 source.

One of Brentford's golden eras undoubtedly took place between 1933-1947 when Harry Curtis managed them. Under his reign, Brentford reached impressive heights including achieving their highest ever league finish - fifth place in England’s top division during the season of 1935/36 source.

More recently, a significant moment occurred when under manager Mark Warburton's guidance; Brentford achieved promotion to Championship level (second tier) after topping League One table at end of the 2013-14 campaignsource.

Arguably one of the club’s most iconic moments is its return to Premier League after a gap of over seventy years in the 2021-22 season, with a memorable victory over Swansea in the Championship play-off final source.

Brentford's main rivals are Queens Park Rangers (QPR) and Fulham, both West London clubs. The rivalry dates back to early 20th century when they started competing in same leagues. Memorable matches include the thrilling 2-2 draw against QPR in October 2016source.

Derby games encapsulate raw emotion and fierce competition, often determining bragging rights for fans until next contest.

Until recently Brentford played at Griffin Park, their home since 1904. With its unique feature - a pub on each corner - it was fondly dubbed "The Orchard" source.

In 2020, they moved to their new home, Brentford Community Stadium which boasts of modern facilities and has a capacity of around 17,250 spectators source. The stadium has not only boosted morale but also attracted bigger crowds making for an intimidating atmosphere for visiting teams.

Brentford FC enjoys strong support from the local community; however through years this base expanded geographically as well. Notable fan groups are Bees United (Supporters Trust), BIAS (Brentford Independent Association of Supporters), etc whose activities range from organizing marches to running podcasts source.

Traditions like "bees up, fulham down" chant or the buzzing sound made by fans during games contribute to Brentford's unique identity and sense of community.

1. Formation of the club in 1889 by members of the Brentford Rowing Club.
2. Joining the Football League for the first time in 1920.
3. Winning Division Two title and gaining promotion to top division in 1935.
4. Achieving highest ever league finish - fifth place under Harry Curtis' management (1935/36).
5. Jack Holliday scoring record breaking 38 goals in a single season (1932/33).
6. Defeating Sunderland to win War Cup at Stamford Bridge(1942)
7. Winning Third Division Championship Title (1991-92).
8. Gaining promotion to Championship level after topping League One table at end of the 2013-14 campaign.
9. Beating QPR with a stoppage-time goal from Jota in November 2016 after being two goals behind
10. Securing promotion to Premier League after more than seventy years via play-offs victory over Swansea in May,2021.