How much can Norwich City spend under SCR?

Norwich City has a guaranteed SCR spending limit of £33.4m — 85% of estimated football revenue of £39.3m. If the owner uses the full equity top-up, the ceiling rises to £48.4m.

What is Norwich City's SCR headroom?

Norwich City's estimated SCR headroom is −£14.7m — the difference between their guaranteed 85% limit of £33.4m and their estimated £48.1m squad cost. With the owner top-up, the max allowance rises to £48.4m.

EFL Squad Cost Ratio

How much can Norwich City spend?

Under the EFL's Squad Cost Ratio rules, Norwich City have a guaranteed spending limit of £33.4m — 85% of estimated football revenue of £39.3m. Against their estimated squad cost that is £14.7m short. If the owner injects the maximum top-up (£15m/season), the ceiling rises to £48.4m.

Norwich City: the SCR breakdown

Estimated revenue (football) reported £39.3m
85% SCR limit (no owner top-up) £33.4m
Estimated squad cost reported £48.1m
Headroom vs 85% limit −£14.7m
+ Max owner equity top-up (if used) £15m
Max spending allowance (with top-up) £48.4m
Headroom vs max allowance +£305k

Restricted - squad cost is 122.4% of revenue

What this means

On these estimates, Norwich 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 Norwich's position compares under both sets of rules.

Old PSR (loss-based)	New SCR (revenue-based)
3-year losses: −£64.8m reported Limit: £39m Headroom: −£25.8m 2021/22–2023/24 (Championship)	Squad cost: £48.1m 85% limit: £33.4m · Max (with top-up): £48.4m Headroom: −£14.7m Based on £39.3m revenue

Significantly exceeded the £39m limit - £23.6m, £27.2m and £14m losses over three years (total £64.8m, £25.8m over limit). No EFL enforcement action was taken. New ownership (Mark Attanasio, 2025) provides restructuring opportunity.

Note on this club's figures. 2024/25 revenue £39.3m (down 46% from £73.1m in 2023/24 as parachute payments ended). Wages £48.1m (122% of revenue). Parachute period now fully expired. Sources: matchdayfinance.com, Swiss Ramble, pinkun.com.
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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 →