Shock in English Football: Quarter of Clubs Teetering on the Brink Without Owner Funding

The levy will apply to all clubs across the top five tiers of English football. The highest-earning clubs will pay approximately £1.8 million, which accounts for less than 0.25% of their revenue. The average Premier League club is expected to pay around £600,000, while Championship sides will pay roughly £45,000 per season.

"These figures are significantly lower than what is paid to other UK regulators, as well as what football governing bodies like the Premier League charge in administrative costs. We are confident that this money is merely a modest investment towards creating a more sustainable financial ecosystem that benefits fans and the wider football community," said Richard Monks, CEO of the IFR, according to the AP. The regulator published a 'State of the Game' report last week, which revealed that 94% of English football clubs are operating at a loss, and 25% would fail to survive a single month if their owners were to abruptly cut off financial backing.