Women's Super League finances: club-by-club breakdown and verdict

Financial accounts for 2024-25—the most recent season available—for the eight clubs in the Women’s Super League that published detailed statements show a widening gap between top spenders and the rest of the division. The Guardian’s breakdown notes that figures above £1m are rounded to the nearest £10,000. Arsenal, year ending 31 May 2025, reported £21.54m turnover and a £22,000 after-tax profit, alongside £5.9m matchday income. Brighton (year ending 30 June 2025) posted £1.34m turnover but a £7.29m after-tax loss and wages at 72% of revenue. Chelsea’s £21.31m turnover came with a £17.10m loss after tax, with commercial income listed at £16.03m.