Premier League total income for 2019/20 down £633 million compared to previous season as Covid impact from March onwards. Gap between G6 and Other 14 average narrowed from £345m to £303m, which may 'justify' (in their own minds only) Project Big Powergrab & SuperLeague Franchise
EPL matchday income down 14% due to lockdown impact. Manchester United knocked off their perch for first time in EPL history by Spurs, who went from 4th to 1st. G6 clubs had 73% of matchday income, due to bigger stadia & more matches due to UEFA participation.
EPL broadcast income down £703m. Noticeable that Arsenal earned less than Sheffield United, a sign of a club clinging onto its 'Big Six' status?
Commercial income least affected of the three main tiers in EPL in 19/20 as increased by £175m. G6 clubs had 77% of the total.
As a result broadcast revenue fell from 59% to 51% of total income in 2019/20. Expect to bounce back in 2020/21 as more matches shown in the accounting year periods and rebates less severe.
PL wages £3.25 billion in 2019/20, compared to £3.12bn previous season. Would be higher as many contracts performance related & bonuses not paid by 30 June due to lockdown and season not finishing by that date. Mean weekly wage up 3,118% since start of EPL.
Amortisation (transfer fees spread over contract life) £1.37bn in 2019/20 up 6% on previous season. Manchester City leapfrog Chelsea and Manchester United to top the table. Spurs perhaps punching above their weight? Overall wages & amortisation 101% of total income in 19/20.
Profit can be defined in many ways by those wacky accountants. EBIT (operating profit pre-finance costs and excluding player sales and one-off items) was £1.26bn in 2019/20, up from £395m the previous season. Only two clubs made a prpfit compared to 7 in 18/19
EBITDA profit excludes player amortisation & infrastructure depreciation. Some like it as better indicator of 'cash' profit from day to day activities. Clubs went from £1.06bn profit in 18/19 to £209m in 19/20.
Losses can be mitigated by player sales. These totalled £542m in 19/20 compared to £434m the previous season, mainly due to Chelsea selling Hazard.
After taking into account player sales and finance costs on borrowings, EPL clubs overall made a £993m pre-tax loss in 2019/20 compared to £155m in 2018/19. Covid impact will be felt in 2020/21 too.
Player trading: May surprise Arsenal fans but they were the biggest spenders in 2019/20. Total player purchases £1,601bn compared to £1,867m the previous season. Chelsea top the player sales charts for fifth season in a row.
Total cost of squads at end of 19/20 was £7,428,000,000, up £691m on previous summer. Manchester City could have the first £1bn squad cost following purchase of Jack Grealish.
Football Net Debt, defined by UEFA as borrowings plus player transfer creditors less cash less football transfer debtors, was £4.17 billion at end of 19/20. Some loans are from owners and considered 'soft' with zero interest and no demand for repayment (eg Abramovich & Bloom)
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Chelsea FC Holdings submit 22/23 accounts. 🔑 figs
⚽️Revenue £512m ⬆️ 6%
⚽️Wages £404m ⬆️ 18%
⚽️Player costs (wages & amortisation) £119 for every £100 of revenue
⚽️Day to day losses £249m
⚽️Player purchases £745m
⚽️Player sales £203m
⚽️Borrowings in year £428m
Losses ⬆️ from £242m to £249m for day to day running of club but sale of hotel to another part of group, £30m of financial settlements & player sales ⬇️ this to £90m
Chelsea have cash in bank, total losses adding all the years together now £1.135 billion
Whilst #Rovers 🔑 revenue streams, matchday, broadcast & commercial all ⬆️ significantly. However general overheads ⬆️ too which meant no change to op losses. Sale of Armstrong in 21/22 halved losses
Both accounts & audit report reference that there is a material uncertainty over ability of club to trade as a going concern. Should no noted that audit report dated December 2023 & things may have improved since then
Burnley publish 22/23 accounts; 🔑 figs
Revenue £65m ⬇️ 47%
Wages £54m ⬇️ 42%
Loss pre player sales £41m
Player purchases £84m
Player sales £21m
Borrowings £101m
Big change in pre tax profit of £36m in 21/22 to a loss of £36m in 22/23. Mainly due to ⬇️ in revenue following relegation and player sale profits ⬇️ from £54m to £11m.
Burnley still have substantial cash but this due to the Club borrowing substantial amounts during the year as liabilities ⬆️. Burnley still profitable over the years.
Leicester announce 22/23 accounts for 13 months to 30 June. 🔑 figs
Revenue £177m ⬇️ 17%
Wages £206m ⬆️ 13%
Loss pre player sales £152m ⬆️ 91%
Player sale profits £75m
Player purchases £53m
Player sales £104m
Extending financial year from 31 May to 30 June allowed Leicester to squeeze in sales of Maddison but pre tax loss (start point for PSR) still £90m.
Leicester total losses over the years now £295m. Liabilities ⬇️ after owner converted loans into shares.
Everton publish 22/23 accounts: 🔑 figs
Revenue £172m ⬇️ 5%
Wages £159m ⬇️ 2%
Amortisation £77m ⬆️ 23%
Manager/coaching payoff £7m
Executive payoff £2.5m
Loss pre player sales £130m
Pre tax loss £89m
Player signings £91m
Player sales £61m
Borrowings £341m
Losses ⬆️ due to no longer having Usmanov sponsor deals, wage ⬇️ modest & interest costs doubling
Cash balance down as club dealing with significant monthly demands in terms of meeting payroll and new stadium costs. Total losses over the years now £550m
Stoke City financial summary. 🔑figures
⚽️Income £31m (no change)
🎟️Matchday £5m (⬇️10%)
⚽️ Wages £30m (⬇️19%)
⚽️ Operating losses £27m (⬇️7%)
⚽️ Player sales £16m
⚽️ Player purchases £3m
⚽️ Squad cost £20m (⬇️71m)
Total income static, but about a quarter of when Stoke were in PL. Stoke earned more than any other non-parachute payment club, mainly due to lucrative sponsor/commercial deals. Champ figs 21/22 unless says otherwise
Ticket sale income ⬇️10% despite crowds staying reasonably static at 20k. Lowest for a non-covid season for over a decade.