- Premier League clubs collectively incurred pre-tax losses of £948 million in the 2024-25 season, a significant increase from £135 million the previous year, primarily due to substantial transfer spending and insufficient profits from player sales.
- The financial strain extended to net debt, which rose to £3.6 billion for Premier League clubs, while the Championship also saw its pre-tax losses climb by 12 per cent to £355 million, with only three clubs reporting a profit.
- Deloitte's Annual Review of Football Finance highlighted that external funding has become critical for liquidity across all three English Football League divisions, underscoring a need for stronger commercialisation and sustainable growth.
- The report revealed a stark revenue disparity, with the Premier League generating £6.8 billion compared to the Championship's £942 million, and noted that discussions for a 'New Deal' on revenue distribution have stalled since 2024.
- Tim Bridge of Deloitte cautioned against relying on increased fixtures for growth, urging leaders to diversify business models, collaborate, and embrace strong leadership, innovation, and fit-for-purpose regulation to ensure long-term prosperity in European football.
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