EFL's New Financial Framework Heralds a Fresh Era in Championship Spending

The English Football League (EFL) will cap Championship clubs' spending on players and managers at 85% of their income starting in the 2026-27 season. The new Squad Cost Rules (SCR) will replace the current regulations, focusing on real-time financial monitoring and extending similar rules to the Premier League.

The English Football League has announced a new framework to regulate spending among Championship clubs, setting a cap at 85% of their income.

The Squad Cost Rules will replace the Profitability and Sustainability Rules, with a sharper focus on real-time financial monitoring.

In a bid to align with the Premier League by 2026-27, these rules aim to instill financial discipline across divisions.