EFL Squad Cost Ratio
How much can Barnsley spend?
Under the EFL's Squad Cost Ratio rules, Barnsley can spend
around £4.5m on squad
costs - based on an estimated £9m of football
revenue and the 85% limit.
That puts them an estimated £3.8m over the limit on current figures.
Barnsley: the SCR breakdown
- Estimated revenue (football) reported £9m
- SCR limit - 50% of revenue £4.5m
- Estimated squad cost reported £8.3m
- Headroom −£3.8m
Restricted
- squad cost is 92.9% of revenue
What this means
On these estimates, Barnsley are spending well above what SCR allows. Closing that gap usually means selling players or growing revenue before they can strengthen further.
Note on this club's figures. 13-month period to June 2024: turnover £8.97m, wages £8.33m (93% of revenue — over SCMP 60% old threshold and far over new 50%). Wages fell from £11.6m prior year; pre-tax loss £2.84m. £6.8m player-sale profit received in instalments helped. Est. 2025-26 wages £86,500/wk (£4.5m/yr per Capology) — reduced squad cost bringing ratio to ~50%, right at the threshold. Player sales essential to remain compliant. Sources: insidermedia.com (L1 revenue ranking), insidermedia.com (losses narrow / transfer income article), matchdayfinance.com (L1 2023-24 financial results).
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Figures are illustrative estimates from published accounts and public reporting, not
official SCR submissions. SCR uses adjusted football revenue, which differs from headline
turnover. Last reviewed 2026-05-17.
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