Premier League pre-tax losses rise over 600 percent
English top-flight football clubs have reported a significant surge in combined pre-tax losses, despite record-breaking revenue figures recorded during the 2024/25 season.
By Europa Express8 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CETUpdated 8 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CET
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Core Briefing: Premier League pre-tax losses rise over 600 percent
Strategic Context: English top-flight football clubs have reported a significant surge in combined pre-tax losses, despite record-breaking revenue figures recorded during the 2024/25 season.
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According to Euronews, English Premier League clubs experienced a dramatic increase in pre-tax losses, which climbed from £135 million to £948 million in the 2024/25 season. This represents a surge of more than 600 per cent over the course of a single year.
The financial data indicates that these losses occurred simultaneously with record-high revenues for the top-flight clubs. The total losses are equivalent to approximately €1.1 billion, while the previous figure stood at €158 million.