Case study
The Imminent Shift of the Premier League Financial Sustainability
The Premier League will transition from Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) to a Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) framework beginning in the 2026/27 season.
Football teams in the English top flights have relied on non-recurring asset sales and owner equity injections to bridge operational deficits. Under the new regulations, clubs must focus on genuine commercial productivity and rigorous operational efficiency rather than these traditional mechanisms.