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

SCR head-to-head

West Brom vs Birmingham

On current estimates, Birmingham City has the bigger SCR spending allowance - by roughly £4.4m. Spending power under SCR follows revenue - so the gap is really a revenue gap.

Side by side

West Bromwich Albion

  • Estimated revenue (football) reported £30.4m
  • SCR limit - 85% of revenue £25.8m
  • + Owner equity top-up (max / season) £15m
  • Effective spending allowance £40.8m
  • Estimated squad cost reported £37.1m
  • Headroom +£3.7m
High spending power - squad cost is 122% of revenue

Birmingham City

  • Estimated revenue (football) reported £35.6m
  • SCR limit - 85% of revenue £30.3m
  • + Owner equity top-up (max / season) £15m
  • Effective spending allowance £45.3m
  • Estimated squad cost reported £38.9m
  • Headroom +£6.4m
High spending power - squad cost is 109.3% of revenue

What drives the difference

Neither club receives parachute payments, so this comparison is a cleaner read on self-generated revenue - matchday, commercial and central EFL distributions. The club with the higher allowance has simply built a larger football income.

Comparisons use illustrative estimates from published accounts, not official SCR submissions. SCR uses adjusted football revenue, which differs from headline turnover. Last reviewed 2026-05-17. Full rules explainer →