Brentford 1946-1947

Brentford’s 1946/47 season is one of the most telling in the club’s history, capturing the difficult campaign in which the Bees were relegated from the First Division after finishing 21st and bringing their 12-year stay in the top flight to an end. The programmes from this season have a real historical pull because they document a side still adjusting to the demands of post-war football while facing some of the biggest clubs in the country at Griffin Park. This page brings together Brentford’s home issues from that hard-fought season, including league fixtures, cup ties and a friendly, giving collectors and supporters a closer look at a pivotal year for the club. For anyone interested in old football programmes, these editions offer a fascinating record of a season that marked the end of an era for Brentford.