SCR rules confirmed for 2026/27 - currently in shadow for 2025/26. Figures last reviewed 2026-05-17.

EFL Squad Cost Ratio

How much can Stevenage spend?

Under the EFL's Squad Cost Ratio rules, Stevenage can spend around £2.8m on squad costs - based on an estimated £5.5m of football revenue and the 85% limit. That puts them an estimated £2.8m over the limit on current figures.

Stevenage: the SCR breakdown

  • Estimated revenue (football) estimated £5.5m
  • SCR limit - 50% of revenue £2.8m
  • Estimated squad cost estimated £5.6m
  • Headroom −£2.8m
Restricted - squad cost is 101.5% of revenue

What this means

On these estimates, Stevenage 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. PLACEHOLDER revenue — estimated at small-club level (~£5.5m); verify against Companies House (no. 02901467). Est. 2025-26 wages £107,392/wk (£5.58m/yr) — 16th of 24 in L1. At est. £5.5m revenue, SCMP ratio ~101% — dramatically over 50% threshold. If revenue estimate is too low (club may have grown), ratio improves. Transfer embargo risk unless wages or revenue position improves significantly. Sources: sentinelsportsgroup.co.uk (L1 pyramid finances), footballleagueworld.co.uk (24-club wage ranking), capology.com (2023-24 salary data).
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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 →