How much can West Bromwich Albion spend under SCR?

West Bromwich Albion has a guaranteed SCR spending limit of £25.8m — 85% of estimated football revenue of £30.4m. If the owner uses the full equity top-up, the ceiling rises to £40.8m.

What is West Bromwich Albion's SCR headroom?

West Bromwich Albion's estimated SCR headroom is −£11.3m — the difference between their guaranteed 85% limit of £25.8m and their estimated £37.1m squad cost. With the owner top-up, the max allowance rises to £40.8m.

EFL Squad Cost Ratio

How much can West Bromwich Albion spend?

Under the EFL's Squad Cost Ratio rules, West Bromwich Albion have a guaranteed spending limit of £25.8m — 85% of estimated football revenue of £30.4m. Against their estimated squad cost that is £11.3m short. If the owner injects the maximum top-up (£15m/season), the ceiling rises to £40.8m.

West Bromwich Albion: the SCR breakdown

Estimated revenue (football) reported £30.4m
85% SCR limit (no owner top-up) £25.8m
Estimated squad cost reported £37.1m
Headroom vs 85% limit −£11.3m
+ Max owner equity top-up (if used) £15m
Max spending allowance (with top-up) £40.8m
Headroom vs max allowance +£3.7m

Restricted - squad cost is 122% of revenue

What this means

On these estimates, West Bromwich Albion 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 West Brom's position compares under both sets of rules.

Old PSR (loss-based)	New SCR (revenue-based)
3-year losses: −£43.2m reported Limit: £39m Headroom: −£4.2m 2021/22–2023/24 (Championship)	Squad cost: £37.1m 85% limit: £25.8m · Max (with top-up): £40.8m Headroom: −£11.3m Based on £30.4m revenue

Breached £39m limit by £4.2m (losses of £5.4m profit, £11m loss, £37.6m loss). Received a 2-point deduction in April 2025 - the smallest breach in EFL/PL history. Dispute centred on £5m interest on a loan from a former owner that the EFL ruled must be included in PSR calculations.

Note on this club's figures. 2024/25 revenue £30.4m (up £2.2m from 2023/24). Total staff costs £37.1m (down 14% from prior year). Pre-tax loss £18.8m. Received 2-point PSR deduction (April 2025). Sources: wba.co.uk official accounts, Swiss Ramble, Companies House.
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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 →