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Premier League Introduces Six-Point Deduction for Spending Breaches

9/27/2025

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Premier League to impose a six-point deduction for serious spending breaches, starting next season.
A squad-cost ratio (SCR) caps transfers, wages, and agent fees at 85% of revenue.
Breaches: 30% SCR breach incurs six points; minor breaches incur penalties; severe breaches incur deductions; year-one fines waived.
Rules finalized by November; second cap on the lowest club’s income faces uncertain votes.

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Premier League to impose a six-point deduction for serious spending breaches, starting next season.
A squad-cost ratio (SCR) caps transfers, wages, and agent fees at 85% of revenue.
Breaches: 30% SCR breach incurs six points; minor breaches incur penalties; severe breaches incur deductions; year-one fines waived.
Rules finalized by November; second cap on the lowest club’s income faces uncertain votes.