EFL Demands £1bn from Premier League in Revenue-Sharing Dispute

EFL seeks £1bn over five years from Premier League clubs amid ongoing financial negotiations. New deal aims to resolve long-standing revenue-sharing issues.

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September 26, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — The English Football League has formally requested £1 billion in payments from Premier League clubs over the next five years as part of ongoing discussions on a new revenue-sharing agreement.

The proposal, revealed by Sky News, calls for annual contributions of £207 million from top-tier teams to address financial disparities between leagues. This comes after a meeting between EFL representatives and Premier League officials earlier this week.

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The request marks a significant escalation in the long-standing debate over how football revenues are distributed across the English football pyramid. The EFL is pushing for a more equitable system to support lower-league clubs, which have struggled with financial instability in recent years.

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