EFL Squad Cost Ratio
How much can Blackburn Rovers spend?
Under the EFL's Squad Cost Ratio rules, Blackburn Rovers can spend
around £33.2m on squad
costs - based on an estimated £21.4m of football
revenue and the 85% limit, plus the owner equity top-up.
That leaves an estimated £7.8m of headroom.
Blackburn Rovers: the SCR breakdown
- Estimated revenue (football) reported £21.4m
- SCR limit - 85% of revenue £18.2m
- + Owner equity top-up (max / season) £15m
- Effective spending allowance £33.2m
- Estimated squad cost reported £25.4m
- Headroom +£7.8m
High spending power
- squad cost is 118.7% of revenue
What this means
On these estimates, Blackburn Rovers sit comfortably inside the 85% Green Threshold. They have room to invest in the squad without straining the rules.
Old rules vs new: PSR compared to SCR
Under the old PSR system, clubs were judged on total losses over three years, not on what they spent on the squad as a share of revenue. Here's how Blackburn's position compares under both sets of rules.
| Old PSR (loss-based) | New SCR (revenue-based) |
|---|---|
|
3-year losses: −£17.9m
estimated
Limit: £39m Headroom: +£21.1m 2021/22–2023/24 (Championship) |
Squad cost: £25.4m
Limit (85% + top-up): £33.2m Headroom: +£7.8m Based on £21.4m revenue |
Comfortably within PSR - reported a £3m profit in 2023/24 (driven by £23.6m player trading profit). Three-year losses estimated ~£17.9m. Accounts carry a 'material uncertainty' note. Wages represent 123% of turnover - operating losses are real but offset by player sales.
Note on this club's figures. 2023/24 revenue £21.4m. Player wages £25.4m; total staff costs ~£28m. Sources: Swiss Ramble, matchdayfinance.com, Companies House.
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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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