How much can Northampton Town spend under SCR?

Northampton Town has a guaranteed SCR spending limit of £3.4m — 85% of estimated football revenue of £6.7m.

What is Northampton Town's SCR headroom?

Northampton Town's estimated SCR headroom is −£1.5m — the difference between their guaranteed 85% limit of £3.4m and their estimated £4.9m squad cost.

EFL Squad Cost Ratio

How much can Northampton Town spend?

Under the EFL's Squad Cost Ratio rules, Northampton Town have a guaranteed spending limit of £3.4m — 85% of estimated football revenue of £6.7m. Against their estimated squad cost that is £1.5m short.

Northampton Town: the SCR breakdown

Estimated revenue (football) reported £6.7m
85% SCR limit (no owner top-up) £3.4m
Estimated squad cost estimated £4.9m
Headroom vs 85% limit −£1.5m

Restricted - squad cost is 73% of revenue

What this means

On these estimates, Northampton Town 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 record turnover above £6.7m (31% growth YoY — promoted from L2 energy). Est. 2025-26 wages £94,092/wk (£4.89m/yr). SCMP ratio ~73% of £6.7m — over 50% standard threshold. Growing revenue base should ease compliance: if revenue reaches £9-10m, ratio moves to acceptable range. Sources: ntfc.co.uk (record turnover announcement), sentinelsportsgroup.co.uk (pyramid finances), footballleagueworld.co.uk (24-club wage ranking).
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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 →