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Bournemouth v Brentford - Premier League

'Can't go there!' - Liverpool legend begs Kelleher not to join Chelsea

Liverpool legend John Aldridge has pleaded with Caoimhin Kelleher not to join Chelsea, insisting the Irishman still has a future at Anfield. While discussing the Brentford goalkeeper's path, Aldridge also admitted he would love to see Jurgen Klopp return to the club as manager if Arne Slot ever departs.

📽️ | Ouattara's Panenka penalty fail helps West Ham progress in FA Cup

Dango Ouattara's missed Panenka effort proved costly for Brentford after a 2-2 draw with West Ham at the London Stadium. The Hammers ultimately secured their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over the Bees.

Borussia Dortmund v FC Bayern München - Bundesliga

Brentford owner reveals failed Olise, Eze and Mudryk deals

Brentford owner Matthew Benham has revealed how the club nearly signed future superstars Michael Olise, Eberechi Eze, Omar Marmoush and Mykhailo Mudryk for a fraction of their current values. Speaking in Boston, he shared fascinating insights into the massive bargains that ultimately slipped away due to staggering agent demands and complex negotiations.

The FA cup trophy is pictured prior to the Emirates FA Cup Third Round

FA Cup quarter-final draw: Date, time, teams, live stream

Sixteen teams will be whittled down to a final eight as the race for English football's most prestigious domestic cup prize heats up - here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about the upcoming draw

West Ham vs Brentford: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the FA Cup match between West Ham and Brentford, as well as kick-off time and team news

How to bet on Brentford for the rest of their impressive 2025-26 season

The Bees have lost one of their last seven away games. This includes key wins at Villa and Newcastle, and a clean sheet at free-scoring Bournemouth.

Pos	Team	P	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
12	Foshan Nanshi	1	1	0	2	-2	0	L
13	Suzhou Dongwu	1	1	1	2	-1	-3	L
14	Ningbo Professional	1	1	0	2	-2	-3	L
15	Meizhou Hakka	1	1	0	3	-3	-3	L
16	Changchun Yatai	1	1	1	2	-1	-4	L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Foshan Nanshi

-2

L

Suzhou Dongwu

-1

-3

L

Ningbo Professional

-2

-3

L

Meizhou Hakka

-3

L

Changchun Yatai

-1

-4

L

Frequently asked questions

When were Brentford founded?

Brentford were founded in October 1889, in West London’s Hounslow area. Initially, the local sportsmen formed the club to provide a permanent football or rugby team for the town. As fate would have it, 13 votes split 8-5 in favour of association football gave birth to the Brentford Football Club.

Who are the owners of Brentford?

Matthew Benham, a British businessman and lifelong supporter of Brentford, is the owner of the club.

What is Brentford's stadium called?

Brentford’s home ground is the Gtech Community Stadium, located in Brentford, West London. It was completed and opened in September 2020, replacing the club’s old Griffin Park ground. The stadium is a multi-purpose venue, hosting both football and rugby matches.

What is Gtech Community Stadium's capacity?

The Gtech Community Stadium has a capacity of 17,250 seats.

How many trophies have Brentford won?

Brentford are yet to win any major honours as a top-flight side.

How many Premier League (top flight) titles have Brentford won?

Brentford haven't lifted an English top-flight title so far, with their best campaign being a fifth-place finish in the 1935-36 season.

Who has made the most appearances for Brentford?

Brentford legend Ken Coote is the club's all-time leading appearance maker with 559 appearances to his name, which came between 1949 and 1963.

Who is Brentford's all-time top goalscorer?

With 163 goals in 282 games in all competitions, Jim Towers is Brentford's all-time top goalscorer. Towers spent seven seasons at the club between 1954 and 1961.

Which famous players have played for Brentford?

David Raya, Christian Eriksen, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins, Tony Craig, and Ken Coote are among the biggest names to have played for Brentford.

Which famous managers have been in charge of Brentford?

Steve Perryman, Thomas Frank, and Harry Curtis are some of the most famous managers to have been in charge of Brentford.

What is Brentford's nickname?

Their nickname was a happy accident. When a group of Borough Road College students cheered for Brentford players with the chant "Buck up, Bs," a journalist misheard it as "bees." This mistake eventually became the team's iconic nickname, The Bees.