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Record-breaking SWPL figures revealed as club payments soar

The Scottish Women’s Premier League has announced record revenue and finance distributions for the 2025/26 season.

By PA Sports Staff · Herald Scotland

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 5:17 PM

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SWPL payments to clubs jumped 48 percent to a record £812,000 for the 2025/26 season.
League turnover reached £1.4 million, representing a 28 percent increase compared to the previous year.
Club distributions included £707,000 in fee payments and £105,000 in prize money from the Sky Sports Cup.

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The Scottish Women's Premier League announced record financial distributions and revenue for the 2025/26 season. According to the league's fourth annual accounts, payments to clubs climbed by 48 percent compared to the prior year, reaching a total of £812,000.

The league's total turnover rose 28 percent year-on-year to reach a record £1.4 million, driven by higher broadcast and commercial income. SWPL chair Elizabeth Fagan praised the figures as proof of the growing popularity of women's soccer in Scotland.

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