The 2020-21 campaign delivered an historic, fairytale promotion for Brentford, with The Bees surging to a 3rd-place finish in the Championship before finally conquering their play-off hoodoo. Leading the charge was the sensational Ivan Toney, whose record-breaking 31 league goals (33 overall) earned him the Golden Boot and proved decisive in a campaign built on Thomas Frank's tactical brilliance and a stunning run of form. The long-awaited glory was sealed with a 2-0 victory over Swansea City in the Wembley play-off final, finally securing top-flight status for the first time in 74 years and creating a defining, unforgettable chapter in the club's modern history.