Brentford

Brentford Football Club, founded in 1889, has become one of English football's most innovative and forward-thinking clubs. Based in West London, the Bees play at the Gtech Community Stadium, a 17,250-capacity venue opened in 2020. Under the ownership of Matthew Benham, a former professional gambler, Brentford has pioneered the use of data analytics and statistical modeling in football, developing a reputation as one of the smartest-run clubs in the world. The club achieved promotion to the Premier League in 2021 for the first time in 74 years under Thomas Frank. Brentford is known for its unique approach to set pieces, its ability to identify undervalued talent, and its commitment to playing attractive, possession-based football.