EFL Squad Cost Ratio
How much can Derby County spend?
Derby County: the SCR breakdown
- Estimated revenue (football) reported £31.9m
- SCR limit - 85% of revenue £27.1m
- + Owner equity top-up (max / season) £15m
- Effective spending allowance £42.1m
- Estimated squad cost reported £31.5m
- Headroom +£10.6m
What this means
On these estimates, Derby County 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 Derby's position compares under both sets of rules.
| Old PSR (loss-based) | New SCR (revenue-based) |
|---|---|
|
3-year losses: −£200m
reported
Limit: £39m Headroom: −£161m 2015/16–2020/21 (historical) |
Squad cost: £31.5m
Limit (85% + top-up): £42.1m Headroom: +£10.6m Based on £31.9m revenue |
Derby's PSR story predates the current period. Owner Mel Morris admitted total losses exceeded £200m during his tenure (2015–2021). Received a 21-point deduction total (12 for administration, 9 for historical PSR breaches including the Pride Park stadium sale loophole). Entered administration September 2021. New owner David Clowes rescued the club; post-administration finances are far healthier.
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