SPFL reveals highest ever turnover figure as clubs rake in £42m of distribution payments
The league body has produced its latest set of financial results
The SPFL has announced the highest turnover in the league’s history – with payments to clubs also rising by £1.4million.
The league body revealed turnover has climbed to £50.4m, an increase of £6.1m on last year’s previous record of £44.3m.
It marks a jump primarily driven by the Sky Sports TV deal, as well as the five-season agreement with Premier Sports signed last year.
Clubs will also benefit, with fee payments rising to £35.1m. The total amount distributed to SPFL sides now sits at £42m – the highest figure ever recorded.
SPFL chief exec Neil Doncaster said: “We’re extremely pleased to be able to announce the strongest turnover and total group distributions in the history of Scottish league football.
"These figures are by some distance the best financial figures in the 12 years of the SPFL.
"Against a backdrop of worldwide economic uncertainty, the strong cooperation amongst our clubs and a shared focus to continue to grow our game commercially has been vital to achieving these results.
“We’ve recently reported considerably higher attendances per capita than any other European league in a UEFA report for the third year running, and these figures also reflect the high level of interest in our game from broadcasters and partners.
"Whilst we will never be complacent, we are proud that the league continues to make significant progress, and these financial results represent an important milestone in the history of the SPFL.”
League chairman Murdoch MacLennan added: “Our latest results once again underline the strength and ambition of our game here in Scotland.
“Our small but dedicated team at the SPFL is focused on driving forward the league for our 42 member clubs and we will now look to build on this momentum in the months and years ahead.”