After finishing the
previous season strongly, Brentford went into the 1955–56
Third Division South season full of optimism.
Youth products
Jim Towers and
Dennis Heath had established themselves in the first team, while
George Francis and
Gerry Cakebread had also made their debuts. Forward
Jeff Taylor led the attack and scored 11 goals in as many matches during a five-week period in September and October 1955. He received a Long Service Medal from the
Football League in recognition and was awarded a
testimonial match to be played in October 1956. The record was equalled in August 2023. ==League table==