After a rude awakening to the Southern League First Division during the previous season and despite having become a professional club in 1900, the Brentford committee continued with an amateur attitude with regards to the running of first team affairs.

[1] Frustratingly, Brentford's promotion to the First Division had necessitated a trebling of the wage bill, which offset the increased gate receipts.

[2] Bristol City trainer Bob Crone was brought in to replace Tom King and while the team's fitness improved, its form did not.

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.