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So, who will snatch football's £135MILLION golden ticket? Sportsmail assesses Brentford, Swansea, Bournemouth and Barnsley as the four contenders fight it out for a place in next season's Premier League

Daily Mail | May 2, 2021

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With the prize of promotion to the Premier League valued at £135million, no wonder winning the Championship play-offs is seen as a golden ticket.

Later this month, Brentford, Swansea, Bournemouth and Barnsley will fight it out to join Norwich and Watford in the top flight.

Sportsmail assesses their strengths and weaknesses...

BRENTFORD

Last time in top division: 1946-47

Form: Brentford have all the momentum — Saturday's 2-0 home win over Watford was their third straight victory and they are unbeaten in 11 games.

Their tally of 84 points (with one match remaining) would have been enough for promotion last season.

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