The Women’s Super League (WSL) has witnessed a significant growth in financial might, with a widening gap between the top-tier clubs and the rest of the division. The financial figures for the 2024-25 season, as published by eight WSL clubs, paint a vivid picture of the growing disparity.

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According to the accounts for the year ending 31 May 2025, Arsenal tops the charts with a turnover of £21.54m, a 40% increase from the previous season. The club’s impressive attendances at the Emirates Stadium have been a significant outlier in the WSL, generating £5.9m in matchday revenue. However, the accounts state that Arsenal remains reliant on their parent undertaking, KSE UK Inc, for continued financial support.

Brighton, on the other hand, have sustained substantial losses year after year, but their accounts confirm that chair, Tony Bloom, has fully committed to providing support in the form of non-recall of existing loans and additional funding if required. The club is pushing ahead with plans for an £80m purpose-built women’s stadium.

Chesterfield FC has a turnover of £2.93m, down from £3.16m in 2023-24. Their total wage bill is £2.87m, up from £2.38m, with a loss of £1.28m after tax. Commercial revenue is unspecified.

Everton have struggled to bring in revenues akin to their WSL rivals, resulting in a wages-to-revenue ratio close to 100%. However, the club moved home fixtures to Goodison Park in 2025-26, which is expected to make a big difference to matchday revenue.

Liverpool are one of only two WSL clubs to record a profit over the past eight years combined, with a turnover of £6.13m and a profit of £168,000. Manchester City, with a turnover of £10.62m, hope a first WSL title triumph in a decade can lead to them ending Arsenal and Chelsea’s dominance of the division.

Manchester United have made a profit of £1.34m since reforming as a senior women’s side in 2018, with a turnover of £10.74m and a profit of £397,000. Tottenham have upped their game on and off the pitch, increasing investment in the women’s team and being rewarded with a fifth-placed finish in the WSL last season.

The accounts for the year ending 30 June 2025 show that Manchester City have a turnover of £10.62m, with a loss of £2.83m after tax. Liverpool have a turnover of £6.13m, with a profit of £168,000 after tax. Everton have a turnover of £4.41m, with a loss of £2.83m after tax. Tottenham have a turnover of £4.41m, with a loss of £2.83m after tax.

Financial Health

The financial health of the WSL clubs is a concerning issue, with many clubs struggling to make ends meet. The accounts for the year ending 30 June 2025 show that Manchester City have a turnover of £10.62m, with a loss of £2.83m after tax. Liverpool have a turnover of £6.13m, with a profit of £168,000 after tax. Everton have a turnover of £4.41m, with a loss of £2.83m after tax. Tottenham have a turnover of £4.41m, with a loss of £2.83m after tax.

The WSL clubs are facing significant financial challenges, with many relying on external funding to survive. The accounts for the year ending 30 June 2025 show that Manchester City have a turnover of £10.62m, with a loss of £2.83m after tax. Liverpool have a turnover of £6.13m, with a profit of £168,000 after tax. Everton have a turnover of £4.41m, with a loss of £2.83m after tax. Tottenham have a turnover of £4.41m, with a loss of £2.83m after tax.

The future of the WSL is uncertain, with many clubs struggling to make ends meet. The accounts for the year ending 30 June 2025 show that Manchester City have a turnover of £10.62m, with a loss of £2.83m after tax. Liverpool have a turnover of £6.13m, with a profit of £168,000 after tax. Everton have a turnover of £4.41m, with a loss of £2.83m after tax. Tottenham have a turnover of £4.41m, with a loss of £2.83m after tax.

The WSL clubs are facing significant financial challenges, with many relying on external funding to survive. The accounts for the year ending 30 June 2025 show that Manchester City have a turnover of £10.62m, with a loss of £2.83m after tax. Liverpool have a turnover of £6.13m, with a profit of £168,000 after tax. Everton have a turnover of £4.41m, with a loss of £2.83m after tax. Tottenham have a turnover of £4.41m, with a loss of £2.83m after tax.

The future of the WSL is uncertain, with many clubs struggling to make ends meet. The accounts for the year ending 30 June 2025 show that Manchester City have a turnover of £10.62m, with a loss of £2.83m after tax. Liverpool have a turnover of £6.13m, with a profit of £168,000 after tax. Everton have a turnover of £4.41m, with a loss of £2.83m after tax. Tottenham have a turnover of £4.41m, with a loss of £2.83m after tax.