Coventry City Asked to Stump up as Premier League Clubs Hit Hardest by £20m Bill
The regulator says the levy will cover operating and legal costs, with Premier League clubs paying most of the bill.
- The Independent Football Regulator projects that clubs across England’s top five divisions will pay £20.3 million in 2027–28, rising to £20.9 million the following year.
- Premier League clubs are expected to cover about 85% of the annual cost, with the highest-earning teams paying up to £1.8 million and most contributing about £600,000.
- Around £42 million of the regulator’s setup costs remains to be recovered over the next eight years, while future legal costs may also be charged to clubs.
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