EFL Squad Cost Ratio
How much can Rotherham United spend?
Under the EFL's Squad Cost Ratio rules, Rotherham United have a
guaranteed spending limit of £5.3m
— 85% of estimated football revenue of £10.5m.
Against their estimated squad cost that is £2.4m short.
Rotherham United: the SCR breakdown
- Estimated revenue (football) reported £10.5m
- 85% SCR limit (no owner top-up) £5.3m
- Estimated squad cost reported £7.6m
- Headroom vs 85% limit −£2.4m
Restricted
- squad cost is 72.4% of revenue
What this means
On these estimates, Rotherham United 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. 2024-25 accounts: revenue £10.5m (down from £19.2m), wages £7.6m (down from £11.4m), pre-tax loss £4.65m. Central funding collapsed 59% (£9.2m to £2.5m) on relegation. Actual wages £7.6m = 72% of £10.5m revenue — over the 50% SCMP standard threshold. Est. 2025-26 wage bill £135,200/wk (£7.03m/yr). Kieran Maguire cautioned: 'gap between Championship and League One has expanded'. Losses average £100k/week. Risk of SCMP breach and transfer embargo. Sources: rothbiz.co.uk (2024-25 accounts), swissramble.substack.com (2023-24 analysis), rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk (Maguire caution).
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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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