How much can Hull City spend under SCR?

Hull City has a guaranteed SCR spending limit of £21.9m — 85% of estimated football revenue of £25.8m. If the owner uses the full equity top-up, the ceiling rises to £36.9m.

What is Hull City's SCR headroom?

Hull City's estimated SCR headroom is −£25.2m — the difference between their guaranteed 85% limit of £21.9m and their estimated £47.1m squad cost. With the owner top-up, the max allowance rises to £36.9m.

EFL Squad Cost Ratio

How much can Hull City spend?

Under the EFL's Squad Cost Ratio rules, Hull City have a guaranteed spending limit of £21.9m — 85% of estimated football revenue of £25.8m. Against their estimated squad cost that is £25.2m short. If the owner injects the maximum top-up (£15m/season), the ceiling rises to £36.9m.

Hull City: the SCR breakdown

Estimated revenue (football) reported £25.8m
85% SCR limit (no owner top-up) £21.9m
Estimated squad cost reported £47.1m
Headroom vs 85% limit −£25.2m
+ Max owner equity top-up (if used) £15m
Max spending allowance (with top-up) £36.9m
Headroom vs max allowance −£10.2m

Restricted - squad cost is 182.6% of revenue

What this means

On these estimates, Hull City are spending well above what SCR allows. Closing that gap usually means selling players or growing revenue before they can strengthen further.

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 Hull's position compares under both sets of rules.

Old PSR (loss-based)	New SCR (revenue-based)
3-year losses: −£29m estimated Limit: £39m Headroom: +£10m 2022/23–2024/25 (Championship)	Squad cost: £47.1m 85% limit: £21.9m · Max (with top-up): £36.9m Headroom: −£25.2m Based on £25.8m revenue

Estimated ~£29m losses over three years, within the £39m limit. Pre-tax losses of £18.8m and £10.2m in last two years offset by operating improvements. Received a transfer embargo in 2024/25 for late payments to other clubs - separate from PSR. Owner has invested ~£100m via loans.

Note on this club's figures. 2024/25 revenue £25.8m (up from £21.2m). Total staff costs £47.1m (183% of revenue - highest ratio in Championship). Pre-tax loss £10.2m. Playoff finalist 2025/26. Sources: matchdayfinance.com, Swiss Ramble, 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. Full rules explainer →