Introduction
The Premier League
The Football
The Fans
More Than a Game
Everyone's Game
Governance
Premier League

Annual Report
‍2024/25

Yellow and green Premier League Trophy graphic on a purple background.
Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters.

“Welcome to the latest Premier League Annual Report, focusing on a memorable Season 2024/25. It was a campaign that brought competitive and compelling football, with clubs throughout the League entertaining billions of fans around the world.”

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Richard Masters
Chief Executive

Premier League success delivers unrivalled support for football

Competitive football, brilliant to watch

Passionate fans, everyone’s game

Generating income for clubs, supporting the football pyramid

Responsible distribution across the game

Circular graphic explaining how the Premier League's success drives support for wider football and communities: 1. 69 homegrown debuts, the third most since the launch of the EPPP in 2012 2. 1,115 goals scored in 2024/25, the second-highest of any season 3. 63 comeback wins, the joint-highest of any season 4. 9 Premier League teams qualified for European competitions 5. 98.8% full stadiums, with record average attendance of 40,459 6. 1.9bn people follow the Premier League worldwide 7. 164 Premier League, EFL and National League clubs supported, plus investment into women’s, girls’ and grassroots football 8. £1.6bn investment into the wider game and communities between 2022 and 2025 9. 14,700+ grass pitches funded and 1,400+ 3G pitches since 2000 10. 6,100+ stadium improvement grants to 1,000+ lower league clubs since 2000 11. £2.8bn spent across the Academy system (Premier League and EFL) since 2012

Competitive football, brilliant to watch

Passionate fans, everyone’s game

Responsible distribution across the game

Generating income for clubs, supporting the football pyramid

Competitive football, brilliant to watch

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Football drives everything the Premier League does. Clubs consistently produce exciting, competitive matches and develop and acquire the best players, managers and coaches in the world. Vibrant Premier League stadia are full of committed and passionate supporters, while global popularity has increased significantly for more than three decades.

Passionate fans, everyone’s game

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Compelling football generates local and global interest, with millions of fans across the country and billions around the world following the most–watched league. The profile and popularity of the Premier League enable it to positively influence people, while attracting investment from broadcast and commercial partners, helping clubs to keep delivering for fans. The Premier League and its clubs are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and to tackling discrimination to ensure football is welcoming for all.

Generating income for clubs, supporting the football pyramid

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Commercial success enables continued investment in the competition, the development of future talent and an unprecedented level of support for the football pyramid, wider game and communities. Central revenue is distributed equitably to clubs to maintain the competitive balance of the Premier League and support ongoing improvement across club operations.

Responsible distribution across the game

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The positive impact and significant investment from the Premier League benefits clubs across the English Football League (EFL), National League System, women’s and girls’ football, national supporter groups, grassroots football and community provision connected to all levels of the game. World–leading investment includes core club payments and funds to underpin Academies throughout the Premier League and EFL. Financial support is also provided for lower–league clubs, stadium improvements, grassroots pitches and programmes delivered in thousands of community venues and schools via Premier League, EFL and National League club charities.

Season highlights

Another memorable Premier League season saw thrilling drama on the pitch and world-leading support off it.



It is thanks to global interest in the competitive and compelling football produced by the world's best players and managers that the Premier League is able to invest into communities across the country and all levels of the game.



Premier League support also extends to developing a thriving Academy system and to delivering EDI programmes and initiatives throughout the season.

Another memorable Premier League season saw thrilling drama on the pitch and world-leading support off it.



It is thanks to global interest in the competitive and compelling football produced by the world's best players and managers that the Premier League is able to invest into communities across the country and all levels of the game.



Premier League support also extends to developing a thriving Academy system and to delivering EDI programmes and initiatives throughout the season.

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Season highlights

Another memorable Premier League season saw thrilling drama on the pitch and world-leading support off it.



It is thanks to global interest in the competitive and compelling football produced by the world's best players and managers that the Premier League is able to invest into communities across the country and all levels of the game.



Premier League support also extends to developing a thriving Academy system and to delivering EDI programmes and initiatives throughout the season.

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August 24

Record-breaking season begins

Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee opened Season 2024/25 by scoring the matchwinner on his debut. The season went on to break attendance records and see stars like Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah set new records.

Manchester United player Joshua Zirkzee celebrates in front of the crowd after scoring.

October 2024

No Room for Racism

The League and clubs highlighted the ongoing work to tackle discrimination and promote diversity within football as part of the No Room For Racism initiative, held during UK Black History Month.

Everton and Nottingham Forest players line up pre-match under the No Room For Racism board.

November 2024

Working for safer communities

The Premier League Charitable Fund and the National Police Chiefs’ Council’s new partnership began, supporting collaborative working between 26 professional football club charities and their local police forces.

Two police officers stand with their backs to camera while watching community football.

February 2025

More Than a Game

The League and clubs showcased the positive impact of Premier League investment into communities and football at all levels through More Than a Game. Over 100 clubs recognised a Community Captain for their contributions.

Brighton's Community Captain Jaime holds her trophy in front of a Premier League More Than a Game board.

March 2025

Supporting non-league football

The Premier League celebrated the strength of football at all levels for Non-League Day. Former England captain Stuart Pearce visited three fixtures at clubs supported by the Premier League Stadium Fund to mark the event.

Former England captain Stuart Pearce poses for a photo with a fan.

March 2025

Haaland makes history

Manchester City forward Erling Haaland became the quickest player to reach 100 Premier League goal involvements when he scored against Brighton & Hove Albion. He achieved the feat in 94 games, surpassing Alan Shearer’s record of 100.

Manchester City forward Erling Haaland scores a penalty against Brighton & Hove Albion.

May 2025

Record-breaking silverware

For the first time, five different teams won major trophies: Liverpool (Premier League), Crystal Palace (FA Cup), Newcastle United (EFL Cup), Tottenham Hotspur (UEFA Europa League), Chelsea (UEFA Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup).

Chelsea players including Cole Palmer and Reece James hold the UEFA Conference League trophy and smile.

June 2025

Young Lions retain title

England defended their Under-21 European Championship title for the first time since 1984. All 23 members of the squad progressed in the English Academy system and Harvey Elliott won Player of the Tournament.

England Under-21s players celebrate at the U21 European Championships.

July 2025

Premier League Summer Series returns

The Premier League returned to the United States for the second Summer Series. The pre-season tournament saw Bournemouth, Everton, Manchester United and West Ham United compete across New Jersey, Chicago and Atlanta.

Young fans lean forwards while watching the Premier League Summer Series. A sign behind them says 'Chicago'.

2025/26

The Premier League Charitable Fund and Premier League Kicks

The Premier League Charitable Fund and Premier League Kicks celebrate 15th and 20th anniversaries respectively, and the Football Foundation and Premier League Stadium Fund mark 25 years of investment in grassroots and lower-league football.

A group of girls celebrate on a football pitch while wearing black and white kits. A goalkeeper in red looks at the camera.
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Chief’s Executive’s welcome

Fulham's Alex Iwobi challenges Chelsea's Cole Palmer for the ball.
4–5

Driving success and support for football

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Season highlights

The Premier League

Brentford players walk-out pre-match at Brighton & Hove Albion's Amex Stadium.

The Premier League

The Premier League is followed worldwide for its competitive, unpredictable football. The revenue it generates is distributed equitably among clubs to drive competition and reinvestment, as well as unprecedented levels of support for wider football and communities.

164

Premier League, EFL and National League clubs supported, plus investment into women’s, girls’ and grassroots football

104,500

full-time equivalent jobs supported across the UK

Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium full with flags and fans.
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The Premier League

Brentford players walk-out pre-match at Brighton & Hove Albion's Amex Stadium.
10–11

Sharing success

Artist's impression of AFC Bournemouth's proposed expansion of the Vitality Stadium.
12–17

Economic and social impact

King Charles looking at the work created by a group of women.
18–19

Football ecosystem

Sunderland players lift the Championship Play-Off trophy while cheering.

The Football

Manchester City player Phil Foden attempts to tackle Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White while Erling Haaland and Bernardo Silva watch on.
Everton and Bournemouth players watch as the ball goes past Jordan Pickford.

The Football

The 2024/25 Premier League season was characterised by late drama and memorable comebacks, with the battle for a record nine European places lasting until the final day.

Another successful, competitive season enabled sustained support for wider football – with £69 million distributed to Premier League and EFL Academies to ensure world-class environments across the pyramid. England’s unrivalled youth development system again showed its strength as 69 home-grown players made their Premier League debut and England retained their Under-21 European Championship title.

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clubs qualified for European competitions, a record number, with six earning a place in the UEFA Champions League for the first time

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The Football

Manchester City player Phil Foden attempts to tackle Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White while Erling Haaland and Bernardo Silva watch on.
22–27

Season 2024/25

Liverpool players cheer and lift the Premier League Trophy as Champions. Red streamers are visible in the background.
28–31

Unrivalled Academy system

Manchester City Academy graduate Nico O'Reilly celebrates against Everton.
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Coaching developments

Football Coach running a drill on a pitch.
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Staff and officials

Future Academy Leaders participant Chloe McCombie celebrates with a player and colleague.

The Fans

Arsenal fans cheer with their hands in the air as the players huddle pre-match.

The Fans

The Premier League is the world’s most-watched football league, with billions of fans globally. Compelling football and continually improving facilities attract record crowds into stadiums while worldwide interest increases further.

The Premier League strives to bring the game closer to supporters and their communities in person, online and via broadcast and commercial partners.

1.45bn

people watched live Premier League football in 2024/25

40,459

fans attended each Premier League match on average

Nottingham Forest fans cheer and raise their fists while wearing club shirts.
Bruno Fernandes takes a photo with an adult and a child fan in Atlanta.
Crystal Palace supporters cheering on their club.
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The Fans

Arsenal fans cheer with their hands in the air as the players huddle pre-match.
38–39

Record attendances

Newcastle United goalkeeper Nick Pope stands on the pitch with a large crowd at St James' Park watching.
40–43

Fan engagement and safety

Tottenham Hotspur fans smile while looking out at the pitch and wearing Spurs shirts.
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Broadcast and digital

Sky Sports pundits Gary Neville, Micah Richards and Jamie Carragher prepare to broadcast alongside presenter David Jones at Anfield.
50–53

Summer Series and global growth

Soldier Field Stadium, Chicago, hosting the Premier League Summer Series. Thousands of fans watch a game during the night.
54–55

Global community development

A coach high-fives local children during a coaching session in Singapore.
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Partners

ePremier League winners from Manchester City celebrate with their circular trophies.

More Than a Game

A young footballer kicks a ball at night while wearing an orange vest.

More Than a Game

The Premier League contributes unprecedented financial investment into football at all levels, as well as communities across the country. The League committed ÂŁ1.6 billion of investment into wider football and communities between 2022 and 2025, including into two of the largest sports charities in the world: the Premier League Charitable Fund and the Football Foundation.

164

clubs supported by the Premier League to deliver community programmes across the Premier League, EFL, National League and Women’s Super League

Premier League Kicks Cups participants from Charlton Athletic and Watford compete for the ball in front of a crowd.
2.5m+

people have benefitted from Premier League Charitable Fund programmes

Two young boys smile with their arms around each other wearing pink Premier League bibs and holding balls.
ÂŁ450m

investment committed by the Premier League into the Premier League Charitable Fund and national community programmes up to 2028

Premier League Kicks Cups participants from Crewe Alexander compete for the ball.
72

FA Girls’ Emerging Talent Centres funded, resulting in 265 per cent more girls in the talent pathway

Players at an FA Emerging Talent Centre compete for the ball at night.
6,100

stadium improvement grants to more than 1,000 clubs

Aerial image of FC Hartlepool's pitch which is lit up by floodlights and surrounded by a crowd.
88,000

grassroots teams playing at funded sites, with 15,900+ pitches improved

An aerial view of a Football Foundation PlayZone surrounded by roads and trees.
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More Than a Game

A young footballer kicks a ball at night while wearing an orange vest.
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Scale of support

A Premier League Kicks participant strikes the ball while being challenged by another child. Both wear football bibs.
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Premier League Charitable Fund

Female participants in the Premier League Kicks Cup hold their club crest and stand either side of the Premier League Trophy behind a blue board which has the Premier League Kicks logo on.
70–72

Supporting women and girls

Young girls wearing Bristol City shirts smile while looking at the Premier League Trophy.
73–77

Funding wider football and grassroots

Marc Guehi poses for a photo with club representatives from Cray Wanderers, who lean on a Premier League board.

Everyone’s Game

The Aston Villa team walk-out with mascots in wheelchairs ahead of their game with Chelsea. John McGinn and his mascot share a smile.
An adult and a child Brentford fan celebrate together, raising their fists. The adult holds the child in his arm.

Everyone’s Game

The Premier League and its clubs are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) to ensure football is welcoming for all. A range of initiatives are in place to help fans, players, officials and staff in the League and beyond.

Work includes supporting clubs through the Premier League Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Standard (PLEDIS) and Environmental Sustainability Strategy, as well as initiatives such as No Room For Racism and Inside Matters.

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clubs are using the PLEDIS to embed EDI throughout their operations

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Everyone's Game

The Aston Villa team walk-out with mascots in wheelchairs ahead of their game with Chelsea. John McGinn and his mascot share a smile.
80–85

Equality, diversity and inclusion

EDI Leads pose for a photo in the stands at Anfield, while attending the Premier League's PLEDIS Conference.
86–87

Mental health and wellbeing

Newcastle United defender Dan Burn smiles while holding a whiteboard on which he has written: Speak to someone. It'll be the hardest but best thing you will do!
88–89

Environmental sustainability

Wolves and Arsenal players in front of a banner reading One Pack One Planet.

Governance

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is backlit by the sun.

Governance

The Premier League’s governance helps to support the competition’s continued success and growth. The business is overseen by a diverse and predominantly independent Board, reflecting the League’s commitment to best practice corporate governance.

The Board aids both strategic and operational decision-making – subject to the policy direction provided by clubs from time to time – as well as robust regulatory practices to help enforce the Premier League Rules.

The Premier League also prioritises safeguarding and strives to ensure children and adults at risk are cared for and protected.

The 2025/26 Premier League PUMA ball sits on the turf at Etihad Stadium.
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Governance

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is backlit by the sun.
92–95

Premier League structure

A close up of the top of the Premier League Trophy, which is a gold crown above two gold lions.
96–99

Regulation and governance update

Fulham Football Club stadium and lights under a cloudy sky.
100–101

Safeguarding

Two coaches from West Ham speak with two children at a South Asian Action Plan Emerging Talent Festival.