EFL Squad Cost Ratio
How much can Northampton Town spend?
Under the EFL's Squad Cost Ratio rules, Northampton Town can spend
around £3.4m on squad
costs - based on an estimated £6.7m of football
revenue and the 85% limit.
That puts them an estimated £1.5m over the limit on current figures.
Northampton Town: the SCR breakdown
- Estimated revenue (football) reported £6.7m
- SCR limit - 50% of revenue £3.4m
- Estimated squad cost estimated £4.9m
- Headroom −£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.
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