Regulator costs revealed
The independent football regulator has opened a consultation proposal on the levy needed to fund its operations. It has projected a total cost of £20.3 million to the 116 clubs in the top five divisions of English football during the first year of its licensing regime in the 2027-28 season. That figure is expected to rise to £20.9 million for the 2028-29 season. This total is double the government's original estimate of £10 million a year.
Richard Monks, the chief executive of the regulator, spoke about the budget. He stated that the original £10 million figure does not reflect the current financial reality or the task ahead. He added that the proposed levy represents a fair and balanced approach. He also noted that most clubs will pay around 0.1 percent of their annual revenues, calling it a modest investment for a more sustainable ecosystem.
How the payments will work
Premier League clubs will cover about 85 percent of the total annual costs. The amount each club pays will be proportionate to their revenues. The highest-earning clubs will pay up to £1.8 million in the first year. Most other Premier League teams will pay £600,000.
Lower divisions will pay significantly less. Championship clubs not receiving parachute payments will pay around £45,000 for the 2027-28 season. Teams in Leagues One and Two will pay about £9,000 and £6,000 each. National League clubs will pay around £600 a year.
Future expenses and legal fees
Costs could rise much higher in the future. The consultation document confirmed that set-up costs for the regulator reached around £45 million. Only £1 million of that is being recovered in the 2027-28 season, and £2 million the year after. This leaves approximately £42 million to be recovered over the next eight years.
David Kogan, the chair of the regulator, confirmed that clubs would ultimately foot the bill for any legal action the regulator may be involved in against Manchester City. This depends on the outcome of the Premier League disciplinary case involving City. Kogan said legal costs would first be covered by the government and then recovered from clubs. He stressed that legal action would only be started if the advice showed it would succeed. Manchester City was found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules over a nine-season period and has appealed the verdict.
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