Market1955–56 Brentford F.C. season
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1955–56 Brentford F.C. season

During the 1955–56 English football season, Brentford competed in the Football League Third Division South. A promising 6th-place finish was achieved with a squad mainly drawn from the club's youth system.

Season summary
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==
Results
:''Brentford's goal tally listed first.'' Legend Football League Third Division South FA Cup • Sources: 100 Years Of Brentford, Statto, 11v11 == Playing squad ==
Playing squad
:''Players' ages are as of the opening day of the 1955–56 season.'' • Sources: 100 Years Of Brentford, == Coaching staff ==
Statistics
Appearances and goals • Players listed in italics left the club mid-season. • Source: 100 Years Of Brentford Goalscorers • Players listed in italics left the club mid-season. • Source: 100 Years Of Brentford Amateur international caps Management Summary == Transfers & loans ==
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