How much can Blackpool spend under SCR?

Blackpool has a guaranteed SCR spending limit of £4.9m — 85% of estimated football revenue of £9.7m.

What is Blackpool's SCR headroom?

Blackpool's estimated SCR headroom is −£3.3m — the difference between their guaranteed 85% limit of £4.9m and their estimated £8.2m squad cost.

EFL Squad Cost Ratio

How much can Blackpool spend?

Under the EFL's Squad Cost Ratio rules, Blackpool have a guaranteed spending limit of £4.9m — 85% of estimated football revenue of £9.7m. Against their estimated squad cost that is £3.3m short.

Blackpool: the SCR breakdown

Estimated revenue (football) reported £9.7m
85% SCR limit (no owner top-up) £4.9m
Estimated squad cost estimated £8.2m
Headroom vs 85% limit −£3.3m

Restricted - squad cost is 84.4% of revenue

What this means

On these estimates, Blackpool 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. 2023-24 (first L1 season after Championship relegation): turnover £9.7m (down 43.8% from £17.3m), loss £2.8m. Est. 2025-26 wages £157,450/wk (£8.19m/yr) — 5th highest in L1. SCMP ratio at est. ~£9.7m revenue = 84% — well over 50% standard threshold. Football revenue (broadcast) fell 65.5% on relegation from Championship. Matchday and commercial revenues not enough to offset. Breach of 50% SCMP without cost reduction or revenue growth. Sources: blackpoolgazette.co.uk (2023-24 accounts), footballleagueworld.co.uk (L1 wage bill top 10), kinnairdsports.com (financial dashboard).
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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. Full rules explainer →