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Monday briefing: Premier League clubs’ operating losses grow by more than 50 per cent to £1.6 billion

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20 April 2026 - 4:30 AM

Last week, Fulham became the final Premier League club to publish their financial report for the 2024/25 season, reporting an operating loss of £85.5 million.

Despite this, they were not among the clubs with the largest losses. Six teams posted operating losses of more than £100 million, including West Ham, Wolves, Tottenham, Brighton and Aston Villa. Chelsea reported the highest figure at a record £311 million.

In total, Premier League clubs recorded an operating loss of around £

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