EFL Squad Cost Ratio

How much can Wrexham spend?

Under the EFL's Squad Cost Ratio rules, Wrexham can spend around £43.3m on squad costs - based on an estimated £33.3m of football revenue and the 85% limit, plus the owner equity top-up. That leaves an estimated £23.4m of headroom.

Wrexham: the SCR breakdown

Estimated revenue (football) reported £33.3m
SCR limit - 85% of revenue £28.3m
+ Owner equity top-up (max / season) £15m
Effective spending allowance £43.3m
Estimated squad cost reported £20m
Headroom +£23.4m

High spending power - squad cost is 59.9% of revenue

What this means

On these estimates, Wrexham sit comfortably inside the 85% Green Threshold. They have room to invest in the squad without straining the rules.

Old rules vs new: PSR compared to SCR

PSR did not apply to Wrexham during this period - they were in the National League (2021/22), League Two (2022/23) and League One (2023/24). League One clubs operated under the Salary Cost Management Protocol (wage caps), not the loss-based PSR. Not comparable.

Note on this club's figures. 2024/25 revenue £33.3m (record, up 25% from £26.7m in League One). Wages £20m. Operating loss £14.8m despite sponsorship boom. Sources: wrexhamafc.co.uk official accounts, wrexham.com, theesk.org.
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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 →