The 2021–22 Brentford F.C. season was the club's 132nd season in existence and first season in the Premier League, the top tier of English football. Brentford also competed in the FA Cup and the EFL Cup. The season covers the period from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022. Brentford secured promotion to the Premier League on 29 May 2021, following a 2–0 victory against Swansea City in the play-off final at Wembley, confirming the club's top flight status for the first time in 74 years.[1][2]
First team squad
Players' ages are as of the opening day of the 2021–22 season.
Source: Premier League Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) If the champions, relegated teams or qualified teams for UEFA competitions cannot be determined by rules 1 to 3, rules 4.1 to 4.3 are applied – 4.1) Points gained in head-to-head record between such teams; 4.2) Away goals scored in head-to-head record between such teams; 4.3) Play-offs[57]
Note: The match was originally scheduled for 18 December 2021 but was postponed after a COVID-19 outbreak occurred amongst Brentford's first team squad and staff. It was rescheduled to 11 January 2022.[58]
Note: The match was originally scheduled for 14 December 2021, but was postponed after a COVID-19 outbreak occurred on Manchester United's training camp.[59]