Brentford Post Record £173.1m Turnover but Losses Widen in 2024/25 Accounts

Brentford have published their financial results for the year ending 30 June 2025, revealing record turnover of £173.1m but a widening pre-tax loss amid continued investment in the squad and infrastructure.

The Premier League club’s revenue rose from £166.5m in 2023/24, driven largely by a higher league finish and increased central media distributions, alongside a record year for sponsorship income.

Despite the revenue growth, Brentford recorded an operating loss before player trading of £40.0m, up from £29.2m the previous year. Loss before tax also increased significantly to £20.5m, compared to £7.9m in 2024.

Player trading once again provided a key financial boost, generating a profit of £27.2m, slightly higher than the £25.2m recorded the previous year. However, the accounts do not include major player sales completed after the reporting period, including Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa and Christian Nørgaard.

The club’s third-party net debt rose sharply from £29.8m to £71.0m, reflecting new financing used to support player trading activity and further infrastructure investment.

On the pitch, Brentford finished 10th in the Premier League, improving on 16th place the previous season and securing a fifth consecutive campaign in the top flight. The men’s B team reached three cup finals, while the women’s first team recorded a club-best 21 wins.

Increased operating costs were largely attributed to continued investment in the playing squad, leading to higher wages and player amortisation. New arrivals during the season included Fábio Carvalho, Gustavo Nunes, Igor Thiago, Jayden Meghoma, Michael Kayode and Sepp van den Berg.

Majority owner Matthew Benham’s total investment — through equity and loans — remained at £104.4m, including £22.8m tied specifically to the stadium project. These figures do not reflect post-year-end changes.

Chair Cliff Crown said the results demonstrate Brentford’s commitment to strengthening both on-field performance and off-field infrastructure, including improvements at the Jersey Road training ground.

The financial year also saw a restructuring of the club’s ownership, with Benham transferring his shares into a new holding company, Best Intentions Analytics, to create greater flexibility for growth.

In July 2025, new minority investment was announced from British philanthropist Gary Lubner and filmmaker Sir Matthew Vaughn via their respective investment vehicles. While their funding falls outside the reporting period, the move signals Brentford’s longer-term growth ambitions as they aim to remain competitive in the Premier League.