On 9 August, supporters and staff gathered at the Gtech Community Stadium for a Fans Forum that focused on women and girls’ experiences as Brentford fans.

The UEFA Women's European Championships over the summer, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust's work with women and girls, and Her Game Too were among the talking points.

Annika Weldon, who is part of the Brentford media team, shared her experience of the Women’s Euros at the Gtech Community Stadium, where she worked alongside UEFA managing the media representatives.

Fan and Community Relations Director, Sally Stephens, said: “It was great to bring some fans together in August to discuss initiatives to support women and girls at Brentford.

"We shared some insight and experiences from the UEFA Women’s Euro games held at our stadium, provided an update on the work that Brentford Community Sports Trust and the Club are doing to support women and girls and also heard from Her Game Too about their work to combat sexism and champion women in sport.

"We confirmed some priorities for this season, including continuing to build the fanbase for Brentford FC’s women’s teams and the possibility of hosting a First Team game at the stadium.”

Brentford's Her Game Too Ambassador Ali Mullaley talked through the community strategy, which included how they want to be a voice for fans and the progress they have made to date.

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust were also discussed, with Charlotte Tanner delivering a passionate take on their work with women and girls. The Trust have launched a female recreation session at Gunnersbury that is open to all and runs on a Wednesday.

The Trust’s Women and Girls’ Development Centre has been running since the start of this year, as well as the creation of the emerging talent session that aims to create a pathway for players into the Women’s squads.

The Women’s Team were talked about, after their record attendance of more than 1,000 at Bedfont, as well as the possibility of having a Women’s match at the Gtech Community Stadium this season.

There was also discussion about the inclusion of more women and girls to speak about football, including regular appearances on Pre-Match Pint and other Club media. This follows on from Female Football Development Manager Amber Lloyd's involvement on the show.