US EditionPremier League to introduce a spending cap from next season
Premier League clubs voted to replace Profit and Sustainability Rules with Squad Cost Ratio limiting on-field spending to 85% of football revenue plus a 30% allowance from 2026-27.
- Premier League clubs approved the Squad Cost Ratio and Sustainability and Systemic Resilience during votes on Friday, with the new rules taking effect from the start of the 2026-27 season.
- Under the prior PSR system, clubs faced a three-year loss limit of £105 million and financial assessments considered all revenues, while SCR and SSR aim to promote opportunity, competitive balance and financial sustainability.
- Under Red Threshold, clubs face a six-point deduction, increasing by one point for every 6.5m spent over the threshold, with a 30% multi-year allowance and 85% spending cap.
- Traditional big-spending clubs, especially the traditional 'Big Six', face major challenges under SCR, while the Professional Footballers' Association and agencies CAA Base, CAA Stellar and Wasserman have threatened legal action over wage cuts and competitiveness.
- Anchoring failed to reach the 14-club majority, with reports indicating 12 clubs voted against and seven in favour, based on a hypothetical cap of 600 million.
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Premier League to introduce a spending cap from next season
Premier League teams agreed Friday to introduce spending caps in England's top flight from next season. Clubs' on-field spending will be restricted to 85% of their soccer revenue and net profit or loss on player sales. There will also be an allowance of an extra 30% - but if clubs…
English Premier League Approves New Spending Cap From Next Season – Rules Explained
The English Premier League approved strict spending caps under a new Squad Cost Ratio and SSR framework, replacing PSR with annual limits designed to stabilise finances and reshape how clubs manage on-field expenditure
By JAMES ROBSON MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Premier League clubs agreed Friday to introduce spending caps in England’s top flight starting next season. Clubs’ on-field spending will be restricted to 85% of their football revenue and net gain or loss from player sales. There will also be an additional 30% allowance, but if clubs exceed that limit, they will face a points deduction. England’s top football clubs voted to implement the new financial …
By JAMES ROBSON MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Premier League clubs agreed Friday to introduce spending caps in England’s top flight starting next season. Clubs’ on-field spending will be restricted to 85% of their football revenue and net gain or loss from player sales. There will also be an additional 30% allowance, but if clubs exceed that limit, they will face a points deduction. England’s top football clubs voted to implement the new financial …
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