Today’s programme review features the issue produced by Brentford for the 2025/26 season. Read our full review below and see all the current season issues from the Premier League here.
Brentford’s programme has undergone a number of changes in recent years, perhaps most notably a drop in page-count from a high of 100 pages in the 2022/23 season. The result of this has been a reduction in original content, with each issue now built around two central features – one historical and one contemporary.
100 Years in Red and White ties in with the club marking a century of playing in their famous red and white striped shirts, profiling some of the key players that have called Brentford home during their careers. Running to five pages, it provides an in-depth look at a selection of the Bees’ most notable players. The other extended feature, spread over 11 pages, is an interview with a first-team player, who also features on the programme cover.
The visitors’ section is among the programme’s strongest elements and makes effective use of the opposition’s colours throughout. An opening article looks at recent developments with the visitors, while Roll Call offers a squad list and The Boss profiles the club’s manager. Two pages are devoted to the team’s most recent match, with a report alongside key statistics and a formation graphic. Four in Focus spotlights key members of the opposition squad, while Hot Off the Press takes the form of an interview with a journalist covering the club, offering useful insight into current issues and what to expect from the day’s fixture.
The section is enhanced by several analytical features. Stat Attack compares a range of metrics for the two teams, including expected goals, a goal map, and a strike timeline, while Head to Head highlights a key individual battle to look out for during the game. Former Bees favourite Ben Burgess rounds off the coverage with his Big Match Preview, offering his thoughts on the game ahead.
Club information includes coverage of Brentford’s various teams – their under-18s, Brentford B, and Brentford Women – with a focus on interviews with squad members. While these features offer useful insight into the individuals involved, they do come at the expense of more detailed statistical information such as results and league tables. The first-team statistics section comprises a fixtures and results two-page spread, as well as the Premier League table.
Despite the reduction in size over the last few seasons, there remains much to admire about Brentford’s programme. The design work is clean and consistent, with the visitors’ section a definite highlight. However, a limited range of original content inevitably makes it difficult for the programme to compete with the Premier League’s strongest offerings.