# List of Brentford F.C. seasons

Brentford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Brentford, Hounslow, London. Between 1892 and 1920, the first team competed in the West London Alliance, West London League, London League, Southern League and Western League. Since 1920, the first team has competed in the Football League, the Premier League and other nationally and internationally organised competitions.
Statistically Brentford's best league season was 1929–30 in the Third Division South, earning 2.12 points a game (adjusted to 3 points for a win) and winning all 21 home matches. It is a national record which still stands as of December 2024. The 1932–33 and 1934–35 Third Division South and Second Division title-winning seasons yielded 2.10 and 2.07 points per game respectively (adjusted to 3 points for a win). The 94 points accumulated during the 2013–14 second-place finish in League One is Brentford's record points total. Prior to achieving promotion to the Premier League via the Championship play-offs in 2021, Brentford's 9 failed attempts to gain promotion through the EFL play-offs was a national record.
Brentford has never won a major cup, with the club's furthest advancement being the semi-final of the EFL Cup (2020–21) and the quarter-finals of the FA Cup (1937–38, 1945–46, 1948–49, 1988–89). The club has reached three EFL Trophy finals (1985, 2001, 2011) and finished as runners-up on each occasion. In 1992–93, the club reached the semi-finals of the Anglo-Italian Cup on its only entry into the competition.

## Key

| Symbol/colour | Meaning |
| ↑ | Promoted through the automatic promotion places |
| ↑ | Promoted through the English Football League play-offs |
| ↓ | Relegated |
| RU | Runners-up |
| # | Applied for re-election to the English Football League |
| ‡ | Qualified for the English Football League play-offs, not promoted |
| † | Top goalscorer in Brentford's division |
| ♦ | Top goalscorer in the English Football League |
| ♠ | Club record |

## Seasons

Correct as of the end of the 2023–24 season. For information on the season in progress, see 2024–25 Brentford F.C. season.
List of Brentford F.C. seasons :
| Season | League | League | League | League | League | League | League | League | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | EFL Trophy | Minor cup victories | Top scorer(s) (league) | Top scorer(s) (league) | Top scorer(s) (all comps) | Top scorer(s) (all comps) | Average home league att. | Notes |
| Season | Division | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | Pos. | FA Cup | EFL Cup | EFL Trophy | Minor cup victories | Name(s) | Goals | Name(s) | Goals | Average home league att. | Notes |
| 1889–90 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Bonell | 5 | — | |
| 1890–91 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1891–92 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1892–93 | West London Alliance | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 6 | 22 | 1 of 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | |
| 1893–94 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Middlesex Junior Cup | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1894–95 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | West Middlesex Cup | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1895–96 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1896–97 | London League Second Division ↑ | 16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 42 | 19 | 24 | 2 of 9 | QR2 | — | — | — | Field | 8 | Field | 14 | — | |
| 1897–98 | London League First Division | 16 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 43 | 17 | 26 | 2 of 9 | QR2 | — | — | London Senior Cup, Middlesex Senior Cup | Field | 11 | Field | 26 | — | |
| 1898–99 | Southern League Second Division London | 22 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 59 | 39 | 25 | 4 of 12 | QR3 | — | — | — | Booth Dailley C. Ward | 9 | Booth Dailley | 12 | — | |
| 1899–1900 | Southern League Second Division | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 31 | 48 | 17 | 9 of 11 | QR3 | — | — | — | E. Andrews | 7 | E. Andrews Dailley | 7 | — | |
| 1900–01 | Southern League Second Division ↑ | 16 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 63 | 11 | 30 | 1 of 9 | QR4 | — | — | — | Turnbull | 15 | Turnbull | 15 | — | |
| 1901–02 | Southern League First Division | 30 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 34 | 61 | 20 | 15 of 16 | QR4 | — | — | — | Shanks | 9 | Shanks | 10 | — | |
| 1902–03 | Southern League First Division | 30 | 2 | 1 | 27 ♠ | 16 | 84 | 5 | 16 of 16 | IR | — | — | — | Maher Underwood | 3 | Shanks | 9 | — | |
| 1903–04 | Southern League First Division | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 34 | 48 | 27 | 13 of 18 | IR | — | — | — | Buchanan Underwood | 6 | Buchanan Underwood | 10 | — | |
| 1904–05 | Southern League First Division | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 33 | 38 | 29 | 14 of 18 | IR | — | — | — | Shanks | 7 | Shanks | 7 | — | |
| 1905–06 | Southern League First Division | 34 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 43 | 52 | 35 | 9 of 18 | R3 | — | — | — | Corbett | 11 | Corbett | 15 | — | |
| 1906–07 | Southern League First Division | 38 | 17 | 8 | 13 | 57 | 56 | 42 | 10 of 20 | R3 | — | — | — | Corbett | 15 | Corbett | 16 | — | |
| 1907–08 | Southern League First Division | 38 | 14 | 5 | 19 | 49 | 53 | 33 | 16 of 20 | R1 | — | — | — | Bowman | 21 | Bowman | 22 | — | |
| 1908–09 | Southern League First Division | 40 | 13 | 7 | 20 | 59 | 74 | 33 | 21 of 21 | R2 | — | — | Southern Professional Charity Cup | G. Reid | 18 | G. Reid | 18 | — | |
| 1909–10 | Southern League First Division | 42 | 16 | 9 | 17 | 50 | 58 | 41 | 14 of 22 | QR5 | — | — | — | G. Reid | 17 | G. Reid | 19 | — | |
| 1910–11 | Southern League First Division | 38 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 41 | 42 | 37 | 12 of 20 | R1 | — | — | Ealing Hospital Cup | G. Reid | 21 | G. Reid | 21 | — | |
| 1911–12 | Southern League First Division | 38 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 60 | 65 | 33 | 14 of 20 | R1 | — | — | — | Rippon | 17 | Rippon | 20 | — | |
| 1912–13 | Southern League First Division ↓ | 38 | 11 | 5 | 22 | 42 | 55 | 27 | 19 of 20 | QR4 | — | — | — | Smith | 12 | Smith | 12 | — | |
| 1913–14 | Southern League Second Division | 30 | 20 | 4 | 6 | 80 | 18 | 44 | 3 of 16 | QR5 | — | — | — | Simons | 19 | Simons | 19 | — | |
| 1914–15 | Southern League Second Division | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 35 | 45 | 23 | 7 of 13 | QR5 | — | — | — | White | 7 | White | 7 | — | |
| 1915–19 | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the First World War. Brentford competed in the London Combination and won the league title in 1918–19. Henry White top-scored during the war years, with 56 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the First World War. Brentford competed in the London Combination and won the league title in 1918–19. Henry White top-scored during the war years, with 56 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the First World War. Brentford competed in the London Combination and won the league title in 1918–19. Henry White top-scored during the war years, with 56 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the First World War. Brentford competed in the London Combination and won the league title in 1918–19. Henry White top-scored during the war years, with 56 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the First World War. Brentford competed in the London Combination and won the league title in 1918–19. Henry White top-scored during the war years, with 56 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the First World War. Brentford competed in the London Combination and won the league title in 1918–19. Henry White top-scored during the war years, with 56 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the First World War. Brentford competed in the London Combination and won the league title in 1918–19. Henry White top-scored during the war years, with 56 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the First World War. Brentford competed in the London Combination and won the league title in 1918–19. Henry White top-scored during the war years, with 56 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the First World War. Brentford competed in the London Combination and won the league title in 1918–19. Henry White top-scored during the war years, with 56 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the First World War. Brentford competed in the London Combination and won the league title in 1918–19. Henry White top-scored during the war years, with 56 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the First World War. Brentford competed in the London Combination and won the league title in 1918–19. Henry White top-scored during the war years, with 56 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the First World War. Brentford competed in the London Combination and won the league title in 1918–19. Henry White top-scored during the war years, with 56 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the First World War. Brentford competed in the London Combination and won the league title in 1918–19. Henry White top-scored during the war years, with 56 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the First World War. Brentford competed in the London Combination and won the league title in 1918–19. Henry White top-scored during the war years, with 56 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the First World War. Brentford competed in the London Combination and won the league title in 1918–19. Henry White top-scored during the war years, with 56 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the First World War. Brentford competed in the London Combination and won the league title in 1918–19. Henry White top-scored during the war years, with 56 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the First World War. Brentford competed in the London Combination and won the league title in 1918–19. Henry White top-scored during the war years, with 56 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the First World War. Brentford competed in the London Combination and won the league title in 1918–19. Henry White top-scored during the war years, with 56 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the First World War. Brentford competed in the London Combination and won the league title in 1918–19. Henry White top-scored during the war years, with 56 goals. |
| 1919–20 | Southern League First Division | 42 | 15 | 10 | 17 | 52 | 59 | 40 | 15 of 22 | R1 | — | — | — | Boyne | 13 | Boyne | 13 | — | |
| 1920–21 | Third Division # | 42 | 9 | 12 | 21 | 42 | 67 | 30 | 21 of 22 | R1 | — | — | — | King | 17 | King | 18 | 8,660 | |
| 1921–22 | Third Division South | 42 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 52 | 43 | 43 | 9 of 22 | R1 | — | — | — | Morris | 16 | Morris | 17 | 9,115 | |
| 1922–23 | Third Division South | 42 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 41 | 51 | 38 | 14 of 22 | QR6 | — | — | — | Morris | 13 | Morris | 13 | 8,350 | |
| 1923–24 | Third Division South | 42 | 14 | 8 | 20 | 54 | 71 | 36 | 17 of 22 | QR6 | — | — | — | Parker | 18 | Parker | 20 | 6,825 | |
| 1924–25 | Third Division South # | 42 | 9 | 7 | 26 | 38 | 91 | 25 | 21 of 22 | QR5 | — | — | — | Allen | 14 | Allen | 14 | 7,010 | |
| 1925–26 | Third Division South | 42 | 16 | 6 | 20 | 69 | 94 ♠ | 38 | 18 of 22 | R2 | — | — | — | E. Watkins | 11 | E. Watkins | 11 | 9,146 | |
| 1926–27 | Third Division South | 42 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 70 | 61 | 40 | 11 of 22 | R5 | — | — | — | E. Watkins | 20 | E. Watkins | 24 | 9,713 | |
| 1927–28 | Third Division South | 42 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 76 | 74 | 40 | 12 of 22 | R3 | — | — | — | J. Phillips | 17 | J. Phillips | 17 | 7,331 | |
| 1928–29 | Third Division South | 42 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 56 | 60 | 38 | 13 of 22 | R2 | — | — | London Charity Fund | E. Watkins | 14 | E. Watkins | 14 | 8,159 | |
| 1929–30 | Third Division South | 42 | 28 ♠ | 5 | 9 | 94 | 44 | 61 | 2 of 22 | R1 | — | — | — | W. Lane | 33 | W. Lane | 33 | 12,123 | |
| 1930–31 | Third Division South | 42 | 22 | 6 | 14 | 90 | 64 | 50 | 3 of 22 | R4 | — | — | — | W. Lane | 24 | W. Lane | 29 | 8,236 | |
| 1931–32 | Third Division South | 42 | 19 | 10 | 13 | 68 | 52 | 48 | 5 of 22 | R4 | — | — | — | W. Lane | 22 | W. Lane | 27 | 11,347 | |
| 1932–33 | Third Division South ↑ | 42 | 26 | 10 | 6 | 90 | 49 | 62 | 1 of 22 | R1 | — | — | — | Holliday | 38 ♠ | Holliday | 39 ♠ | 13,300 | |
| 1933–34 | Second Division | 42 | 22 | 7 | 13 | 85 | 60 | 51 | 4 of 22 | R3 | — | — | — | Holliday | 27 | Holliday | 27 | 16,377 | |
| 1934–35 | Second Division ↑ | 42 | 26 | 9 | 7 | 93 | 48 | 61 | 1 of 22 | R3 | — | — | London Challenge Cup | Holliday | 25 | Holliday | 25 | 18.062 | |
| 1935–36 | First Division | 42 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 81 | 60 | 46 | 5 of 22 ♠ | R3 | — | — | — | D. McCulloch | 26 | D. McCulloch | 26 | 25,287 | |
| 1936–37 | First Division | 42 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 82 | 78 | 46 | 6 of 22 | R4 | — | — | — | D. McCulloch | 31 | D. McCulloch | 33 | 24,544 | |
| 1937–38 | First Division | 42 | 18 | 9 | 15 | 69 | 59 | 45 | 6 of 22 | QF ♠ | — | — | — | D. McCulloch | 26 | D. McCulloch | 29 | 23,335 | |
| 1938–39 | First Division | 42 | 14 | 8 | 20 | 53 | 74 | 36 | 18 of 22 | R3 | — | — | — | Cheetham | 8 | Cheetham | 8 | 23,117 | |
| 1939–45 | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the Second World War. Brentford competed in the Football League South and other regional leagues. The club competed in the London War Cup in 1940–41 and 1941–42, reaching the final on both occasions and winning the latter tournament. Len Townsend top-scored during the war years, with 49 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the Second World War. Brentford competed in the Football League South and other regional leagues. The club competed in the London War Cup in 1940–41 and 1941–42, reaching the final on both occasions and winning the latter tournament. Len Townsend top-scored during the war years, with 49 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the Second World War. Brentford competed in the Football League South and other regional leagues. The club competed in the London War Cup in 1940–41 and 1941–42, reaching the final on both occasions and winning the latter tournament. Len Townsend top-scored during the war years, with 49 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the Second World War. Brentford competed in the Football League South and other regional leagues. The club competed in the London War Cup in 1940–41 and 1941–42, reaching the final on both occasions and winning the latter tournament. Len Townsend top-scored during the war years, with 49 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the Second World War. Brentford competed in the Football League South and other regional leagues. The club competed in the London War Cup in 1940–41 and 1941–42, reaching the final on both occasions and winning the latter tournament. Len Townsend top-scored during the war years, with 49 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the Second World War. Brentford competed in the Football League South and other regional leagues. The club competed in the London War Cup in 1940–41 and 1941–42, reaching the final on both occasions and winning the latter tournament. Len Townsend top-scored during the war years, with 49 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the Second World War. Brentford competed in the Football League South and other regional leagues. The club competed in the London War Cup in 1940–41 and 1941–42, reaching the final on both occasions and winning the latter tournament. Len Townsend top-scored during the war years, with 49 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the Second World War. Brentford competed in the Football League South and other regional leagues. The club competed in the London War Cup in 1940–41 and 1941–42, reaching the final on both occasions and winning the latter tournament. Len Townsend top-scored during the war years, with 49 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the Second World War. Brentford competed in the Football League South and other regional leagues. The club competed in the London War Cup in 1940–41 and 1941–42, reaching the final on both occasions and winning the latter tournament. Len Townsend top-scored during the war years, with 49 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the Second World War. Brentford competed in the Football League South and other regional leagues. The club competed in the London War Cup in 1940–41 and 1941–42, reaching the final on both occasions and winning the latter tournament. Len Townsend top-scored during the war years, with 49 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the Second World War. Brentford competed in the Football League South and other regional leagues. The club competed in the London War Cup in 1940–41 and 1941–42, reaching the final on both occasions and winning the latter tournament. Len Townsend top-scored during the war years, with 49 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the Second World War. Brentford competed in the Football League South and other regional leagues. The club competed in the London War Cup in 1940–41 and 1941–42, reaching the final on both occasions and winning the latter tournament. Len Townsend top-scored during the war years, with 49 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the Second World War. Brentford competed in the Football League South and other regional leagues. The club competed in the London War Cup in 1940–41 and 1941–42, reaching the final on both occasions and winning the latter tournament. Len Townsend top-scored during the war years, with 49 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the Second World War. Brentford competed in the Football League South and other regional leagues. The club competed in the London War Cup in 1940–41 and 1941–42, reaching the final on both occasions and winning the latter tournament. Len Townsend top-scored during the war years, with 49 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the Second World War. Brentford competed in the Football League South and other regional leagues. The club competed in the London War Cup in 1940–41 and 1941–42, reaching the final on both occasions and winning the latter tournament. Len Townsend top-scored during the war years, with 49 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the Second World War. Brentford competed in the Football League South and other regional leagues. The club competed in the London War Cup in 1940–41 and 1941–42, reaching the final on both occasions and winning the latter tournament. Len Townsend top-scored during the war years, with 49 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the Second World War. Brentford competed in the Football League South and other regional leagues. The club competed in the London War Cup in 1940–41 and 1941–42, reaching the final on both occasions and winning the latter tournament. Len Townsend top-scored during the war years, with 49 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the Second World War. Brentford competed in the Football League South and other regional leagues. The club competed in the London War Cup in 1940–41 and 1941–42, reaching the final on both occasions and winning the latter tournament. Len Townsend top-scored during the war years, with 49 goals. | Competitive football was suspended in Britain for the duration of the Second World War. Brentford competed in the Football League South and other regional leagues. The club competed in the London War Cup in 1940–41 and 1941–42, reaching the final on both occasions and winning the latter tournament. Len Townsend top-scored during the war years, with 49 goals. |
| 1945–46 | — | — | — | — | ~— | ~— | — | — | — | QF ♠ | — | — | — | — | — | McAloon | 6 | — | |
| 1946–47 | First Division ↓ | 42 | 9 | 7 | 26 | 45 | 88 | 25 | 21 of 22 | R4 | — | — | — | Townsend | 8 | Townsend | 9 | 25,768 ♠ | |
| 1947–48 | Second Division | 42 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 44 | 61 | 40 | 15 of 22 | R4 | — | — | — | Gibbons | 13 | Gibbons | 14 | 23,341 | |
| 1948–49 | Second Division | 42 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 42 | 53 | 36 | 18 of 22 | QF ♠ | — | — | — | Monk | 11 | Monk | 13 | 22,755 | |
| 1949–50 | Second Division | 42 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 44 | 49 | 43 | 9 of 22 | R3 | — | — | — | Dare | 14 | Dare | 14 | 22,613 | |
| 1950–51 | Second Division | 42 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 75 | 74 | 44 | 9 of 22 | R3 | — | — | — | Dare | 16 | Dare | 16 | 19,593 | |
| 1951–52 | Second Division | 42 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 54 | 55 | 42 | 10 of 22 | R4 | — | — | — | Dare | 14 | Dare | 16 | 23,022 | |
| 1952–53 | Second Division | 42 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 59 | 76 | 37 | 17 of 22 | R4 | — | — | — | Lawton | 13 | Lawton | 15 | 17,474 | |
| 1953–54 | Second Division ↓ | 42 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 40 | 78 | 31 | 21 of 22 | R3 | — | — | — | Dudley | 10 | Dudley | 11 | 15,626 | |
| 1954–55 | Third Division South | 46 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 82 | 82 | 46 | 11 of 24 | R4 | — | — | — | Dudley | 18 | Dudley | 20 | 11,077 | |
| 1955–56 | Third Division South | 46 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 69 | 66 | 52 | 6 of 24 | R2 | — | — | — | Towers | 21 | Towers | 22 | 10,302 | |
| 1956–57 | Third Division South | 46 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 78 | 76 | 48 | 8 of 24 | R2 | — | — | — | Francis | 23 | Francis | 24 | 11,482 | |
| 1957–58 | Third Division South | 46 | 24 | 10 | 12 | 82 | 56 | 58 | 2 of 24 | R1 | — | — | — | Towers | 29 | Towers | 29 | 13,084 | |
| 1958–59 | Third Division | 46 | 21 | 15 | 10 | 76 | 49 | 57 | 3 of 24 | R4 | — | — | — | Towers | 32 † | Towers | 37 | 13,924 | |
| 1959–60 | Third Division | 46 | 21 | 9 | 16 | 78 | 61 | 51 | 6 of 24 | R2 | — | — | — | Francis | 26 | Francis | 31 | 11,912 | |
| 1960–61 | Third Division | 46 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 56 | 70 | 43 | 17 of 24 | R1 | R3 | — | — | Towers | 21 | Towers | 22 | 7,392 | |
| 1961–62 | Third Division ↓ | 46 | 13 | 8 | 25 | 53 | 93 | 34 | 23 of 24 | R3 | R1 | — | — | Francis | 14 | Francis | 15 | 8,483 | |
| 1962–63 | Fourth Division ↑ | 46 | 27 | 8 | 11 | 98 ♠ | 64 | 62 | 1 of 24 | R1 | R2 | — | — | Dick | 23 | Dick | 24 | 11,418 | |
| 1963–64 | Third Division | 46 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 87 | 80 | 44 | 16 of 24 | R4 | R2 | — | — | D. Ward | 19 | D. Ward | 22 | 11,883 | |
| 1964–65 | Third Division | 46 | 24 | 9 | 13 | 83 | 55 | 57 | 5 of 24 | R3 | R1 | — | London Challenge Cup | Cobb | 15 | Cobb | 18 | 10,740 | |
| 1965–66 | Third Division ↓ | 46 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 48 | 69 | 32 | 23 of 24 | R2 | R2 | — | — | Lawther | 10 | Lawther | 11 | 8,416 | |
| 1966–67 | Fourth Division | 46 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 58 | 56 | 49 | 9 of 24 | R3 | R2 | — | London Challenge Cup | Docherty | 13 | Docherty | 19 | 6,727 | |
| 1967–68 | Fourth Division | 46 | 18 | 7 | 21 | 61 | 64 | 43 | 14 of 24 | R1 | R1 | — | — | Docherty Lawther | 11 | Docherty | 12 | 6,211 | |
| 1968–69 | Fourth Division | 46 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 64 | 65 | 48 | 11 of 24 | R2 | R3 | — | — | Mansley | 14 | Mansley | 17 | 6,419 | |
| 1969–70 | Fourth Division | 46 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 58 | 39 | 56 | 5 of 24 | R1 | R1 | — | — | Ross | 13 | Ross | 13 | 7,773 | |
| 1970–71 | Fourth Division | 46 | 18 | 8 | 20 | 66 | 62 | 44 | 14 of 24 | R5 | R1 | — | — | Ross | 15 | Ross | 16 | 6,776 | |
| 1971–72 | Fourth Division ↑ | 46 | 24 | 11 | 11 | 76 | 44 | 59 | 3 of 24 | R1 | R1 | — | — | O'Mara | 25 | O'Mara | 28 | 11,738 | |
| 1972–73 | Third Division ↓ | 46 | 15 | 7 | 24 | 51 | 69 | 37 | 22 of 24 | R1 | R2 | — | — | Docherty Murray | 7 | Docherty | 8 | 8,742 | |
| 1973–74 | Fourth Division | 46 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 48 | 50 | 40 | 19 of 24 | R1 | R1 | — | — | Cross | 17 | Cross | 17 | 5,063 | |
| 1974–75 | Fourth Division | 46 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 53 | 45 | 49 | 8 of 24 | R2 | R2 | — | — | Simmons | 12 | Simmons | 13 | 5,172 | |
| 1975–76 | Fourth Division | 46 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 56 | 60 | 41 | 18 of 24 | R3 | R2 | — | — | Cross | 14 | Cross | 16 | 5,096 | |
| 1976–77 | Fourth Division | 46 | 18 | 7 | 21 | 77 | 76 | 43 | 15 of 24 | R2 | R1 | — | — | Sweetzer | 23 | Sweetzer | 23 | 5,121 | |
| 1977–78 | Fourth Division ↑ | 46 | 21 | 14 | 11 | 86 | 54 | 56 | 4 of 24 | R2 | R1 | — | — | S. Phillips | 32 ♦† | S. Phillips | 36 | 8,578 | |
| 1978–79 | Third Division | 46 | 19 | 9 | 18 | 53 | 49 | 47 | 10 of 24 | R1 | R1 | — | — | S. Phillips A. McCulloch | 14 | S. Phillips A. McCulloch | 14 | 7,455 | |
| 1979–80 | Third Division | 46 | 15 | 11 | 20 | 59 | 73 | 41 | 19 of 24 | R1 | R1 | — | — | S. Phillips | 12 | S. Phillips | 12 | 7,818 | |
| 1980–81 | Third Division | 46 | 14 | 19 ♠ | 13 | 52 | 49 | 47 | 9 of 24 | R2 | R1 | — | — | Booker | 7 | Booker Crown Funnell | 8 | 6,752 | |
| 1981–82 | Third Division | 46 | 19 | 11 | 16 | 56 | 47 | 68 | 8 of 24 | R2 | R1 | — | — | Bowen Johnson Roberts | 8 | Bowen | 10 | 5,693 | |
| 1982–83 | Third Division | 46 | 18 | 10 | 18 | 88 | 77 | 64 | 9 of 24 | R2 | R4 | — | — | Joseph | 24 | Joseph | 26 | 6,184 | |
| 1983–84 | Third Division | 46 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 69 | 79 | 49 | 20 of 24 | R3 | R2 | R2S | — | Joseph | 18 | Joseph | 24 | 4,735 | |
| 1984–85 | Third Division | 46 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 62 | 64 | 62 | 13 of 24 | R3 | R2 | RU | — | Cassells Cooke | 12 | Cassells Roberts | 18 | 4,074 | |
| 1985–86 | Third Division | 46 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 58 | 61 | 66 | 10 of 24 | R1 | R2 | GrpS | — | Cooke | 17 | Cooke | 18 | 3,957 | |
| 1986–87 | Third Division | 46 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 64 | 66 | 60 | 11 of 24 | R2 | R1 | QFS | — | Cooke | 20 | Cooke | 25 | 3,918 | |
| 1987–88 | Third Division | 46 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 53 | 59 | 62 | 12 of 24 | R1 | R1 | R1S | — | Sinton | 11 | Sinton | 12 | 4,581 | |
| 1988–89 | Third Division | 46 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 66 | 61 | 68 | 7 of 24 | QF ♠ | R2 | SFS | — | Cadette | 12 | Cadette | 17 | 5,682 | |
| 1989–90 | Third Division | 46 | 18 | 7 | 21 | 66 | 66 | 61 | 13 of 24 | R1 | R2 | QFS | — | Holdsworth | 24 | Holdsworth | 28 | 5,662 | |
| 1990–91 | Third Division ‡ | 46 | 21 | 13 | 12 | 59 | 47 | 76 | 6 of 24 | R3 | R2 | FS | — | Blissett | 10 | Blissett | 15 | 6,144 | |
| 1991–92 | Third Division ↑ | 46 | 25 | 7 | 14 | 81 | 55 | 82 | 1 of 24 | R2 | R3 | R1S | — | Holdsworth | 24 † | Holdsworth | 38 | 7,156 | |
| 1992–93 | First Division ↓ | 46 | 13 | 10 | 23 | 52 | 71 | 49 | 22 of 24 | R3 | R2 | — | — | Blissett | 21 | Blissett | 29 | 8,476 | |
| 1993–94 | Second Division | 46 | 13 | 19 ♠ | 14 | 57 | 55 | 58 | 16 of 24 | R2 | R1 | QFS | — | Allon | 13 | Allon | 17 | 5,611 | |
| 1994–95 | Second Division ‡ | 46 | 25 | 10 | 11 | 81 | 39 | 85 | 2 of 24 | R1 | R2 | R2S | — | Forster | 24 | Forster | 26 | 6,536 | |
| 1995–96 | Second Division | 46 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 43 | 49 | 58 | 15 of 24 | R4 | R2 | R2S | — | Taylor | 11 | Taylor | 16 | 4,768 | |
| 1996–97 | Second Division ‡ | 46 | 20 | 14 | 12 | 56 | 43 | 74 | 4 of 24 | R3 | R2 | QFS | — | Asaba | 23 | Asaba | 24 | 5,824 | |
| 1997–98 | Second Division ↓ | 46 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 50 | 71 | 50 | 21 of 24 | R1 | R2 | R2S | — | Taylor | 13 | Taylor | 18 | 5,029 | |
| 1998–99 | Third Division ↑ | 46 | 26 | 7 | 13 | 79 | 56 | 85 | 1 of 24 | R2 | R2 | QFS | — | Owusu | 22 | Owusu | 26 | 5,445 | |
| 1999–2000 | Second Division | 46 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 47 | 61 | 52 | 17 of 24 | R1 | R1 | SFS | — | Owusu | 12 | Owusu | 14 | 5,742 | |
| 2000–01 | Second Division | 46 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 56 | 70 | 59 | 14 of 24 | R1 | R2 | RU | — | Scott | 13 | Scott | 15 | 4,644 | |
| 2001–02 | Second Division ‡ | 46 | 24 | 11 | 11 | 77 | 43 | 83 | 3 of 24 | R2 | R2 | R1S | — | Owusu | 20 | Owusu | 22 | 6,714 | |
| 2002–03 | Second Division | 46 | 14 | 12 | 20 | 47 | 56 | 54 | 16 of 24 | R4 | R2 | SFS | — | Vine | 10 | Vine | 13 | 5,759 | |
| 2003–04 | Second Division | 46 | 14 | 11 | 21 | 52 | 69 | 53 | 17 of 24 | R2 | R1 | R2S | — | Hunt | 11 | Hunt | 13 | 5,592 | |
| 2004–05 | League One ‡ | 46 | 22 | 9 | 15 | 57 | 60 | 75 | 4 of 24 | R5 | R1 | R1S | — | Burton | 10 | Burton Rankin | 10 | 6,082 | |
| 2005–06 | League One ‡ | 46 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 72 | 52 | 76 | 3 of 24 | R5 | R1 | R1S | — | Owusu | 12 | Owusu | 14 | 6,775 | |
| 2006–07 | League One ↓ | 46 | 8 | 13 | 25 | 40 | 79 | 37 | 24 of 24 | R1 | R2 | R2S | — | Kuffour | 12 | Kuffour | 14 | 5,600 | |
| 2007–08 | League Two | 46 | 17 | 8 | 21 | 52 | 70 | 59 | 14 of 24 | R1 | R1 | R1S | — | Poole | 14 | Poole | 14 | 4,469 | |
| 2008–09 | League Two ↑ | 46 | 23 | 16 | 7 | 65 | 36 | 85 | 1 of 24 | R2 | R1 | R2S | — | MacDonald | 16 | MacDonald | 18 | 5,707 | |
| 2009–10 | League One | 46 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 55 | 52 | 62 | 9 of 24 | R3 | R1 | R1S | — | MacDonald | 15 | MacDonald | 17 | 6,018 | |
| 2010–11 | League One | 46 | 17 | 10 | 19 | 55 | 62 | 61 | 11 of 24 | R1 | R4 | RU | — | Alexander MacDonald | 9 | Alexander | 12 | 5,172 | |
| 2011–12 | League One | 46 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 63 | 51 | 67 | 9 of 24 | R2 | R1 | SFS | — | Alexander | 12 | Alexander | 14 | 5,643 | |
| 2012–13 | League One ‡ | 46 | 21 | 16 | 9 | 62 | 47 | 79 | 3 of 24 | R4 | R1 | QFS | — | Donaldson | 18 | Donaldson | 24 | 6,303 | |
| 2013–14 | League One ↑ | 46 | 28 ♠ | 10 | 8 | 72 | 43 | 94 ♠ | 2 of 24 | R2 | R2 | R2S | — | Donaldson | 17 | Donaldson | 18 | 7,715 | |
| 2014–15 | Championship ‡ | 46 | 23 | 9 | 14 | 78 | 59 | 78 | 5 of 24 | R3 | R2 | — | — | Gray | 16 | Gray | 18 | 10,822 | |
| 2015–16 | Championship | 46 | 19 | 8 | 19 | 72 | 67 | 65 | 9 of 24 | R3 | R1 | — | — | Judge Vibe | 14 | Judge Vibe | 14 | 10,310 | |
| 2016–17 | Championship | 46 | 18 | 10 | 18 | 75 | 65 | 64 | 10 of 24 | R4 | R1 | — | — | Vibe | 15 | Vibe | 16 | 10,467 | |
| 2017–18 | Championship | 46 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 62 | 52 | 69 | 9 of 24 | R3 | R3 | — | — | Maupay | 12 | Maupay | 13 | 10,234 | |
| 2018–19 | Championship | 46 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 73 | 59 | 64 | 11 of 24 | R5 | R3 | — | — | Maupay | 25 | Maupay | 28 | 10,257 | |
| 2019–20 | Championship ‡ | 46 | 24 | 9 | 13 | 80 | 38 | 81 | 3 of 24 | R4 | R1 | — | — | O. Watkins | 25 | O. Watkins | 26 | 9,156 | |
| 2020–21 | Championship ↑ | 46 | 24 | 15 | 7 | 79 | 42 | 87 | 3 of 24 | R4 | SF ♠ | — | — | Toney | 31 † | Toney | 33 | 2,000 | |
| 2021–22 | Premier League | 38 | 13 | 7 | 18 | 48 | 56 | 46 | 13 of 20 | R4 | QF | — | — | Toney | 12 | Toney | 14 | 17,094 | |
| 2022–23 | Premier League | 38 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 58 | 46 | 59 | 9 of 20 | R3 | R3 | — | — | Toney | 20 | Toney | 21 | 17,064 | |
| 2023–24 | Premier League | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 56 | 65 | 39 | 16 of 20 | R3 | R3 | — | — | Wissa | 12 | Wissa | 12 | 17,082 | |