Brentford Football Club has published its financial accounts for the year ending 30 June 2025, with turnover rising to a club record £173.1 million, up from £166.5 million in 2023/24.
Read the full text of the Chairman’s Report and Financial Statements here.
Financial period summary:
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Record turnover rises to £173.1m (2024: £166.5m)
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Operating loss before player transactions £40m (2024: £29.2m)
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Player trading profit of £27.2m (2024: £25.2m)
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Pre-tax loss of £20.5m (2024: £7.9m)
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Net third-party debt increases to £71.0 million (2024: £29.8 million)
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The accounts do not reflect player sales from last summer, including Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa and Christian Nørgaard
In the 2024/25 season, the club ranks 10th in the Premier League (16th in 2024), securing a top-flight spot for the fifth consecutive season. Other on-field successes included the men’s B team reaching the finals in three games and the women’s first team achieving a record number of wins (21).
The increase in the club’s turnover was mainly due to a higher ranking in the Premier League and central media revenue, which was further boosted by record sponsorship sales.
Despite this increase, the club’s cost base continues to rise, resulting in operating losses before player transactions increasing to £40m (£29.2m in 2024). The increase in operating costs was primarily due to further significant investment in the team resulting in player amortization and wage increases. Brentford welcomes players such as Fabio Carvalho, Gustavo Nunez, Igor Thiago, Jaden Magoma, Michael Kayode and Sepp van den Berg this season.
Player trading remains a key area of profitability, with the club’s profits increasing by £27.2m (up from £25.2m in 2024).
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The accounts do not reflect last summer’s player sales, which included Brian Mbemo, Eoin Wiesa and Christian Norgaard.
Net third-party debt will increase from £29.8m in 2024 to £71m as new financing assists player transactions and further investment in the club’s infrastructure.
The club’s majority shareholder Matthew Benham’s total investment in the group, including equity and loans, remains at £104.4m. The sum includes a £22.8m loan specifically related to the stadium project. These figures do not reflect year-end post-investment changes noted below.
Brentford Football Club chairman Cliff Crown said: “Our financial results for the year reflect our continued investment in the first team, off-field operations, Jersey Road training ground and club infrastructure.
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“We are delighted to have finished tenth in the league and our performance on the field coupled with our growth off the field is testament to the collective efforts of everyone at the club. I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the club’s success, including our staff, fans and partners for their continued support.
“We are optimistic about and committed to long-term sustainable growth while remaining competitive in the most challenging football league in the world.”
The ownership structure changed for the 2024/25 season, with Matthew Benham transferring his shares in the club to a newly formed holding company, Best Intentions Analytics. This transition was made to enable greater flexibility and growth opportunities.
Therefore, in July 2025, the club announced new investments, with British philanthropist and businessman Gary Lubner and British film producer Sir Matthew Vaughn becoming minority shareholders in Best Intentions Analytics through its investment vehicle.
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While the endorsement of its investment fund falls outside this reporting period, it signals the club’s growth ambitions.
Read the full text of the Chairman’s Report and Financial Statements here.
