Premier League Clubs: Matchday Revenue Rankings for the 2024-2025 Season
By Hal Fish and Daniel Hepburn
By Hal Fish and Daniel Hepburn
Summary
Matchday revenue, encompassing ticket sales, season tickets, hospitality, and concessions, remains a critical financial lifeline for Premier League clubs, particularly under Financial Fair Play and Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR). The UEFA European Club Finance and Investment Landscape report (2024) reveals that Premier League clubs collectively generated nearly €1bn (£830m) in matchday revenue in 2023/24, with a projected 8% growth for 2024/25 due to ticket price hikes and stadium upgrades. This article ranks the 20 Premier League clubs from the 2024-2025 season—before the relegation of Southampton, Ipswich Town, and Leicester City—based on their average gate yield per home match, drawing from UEFA data, Deloitte’s Football Money League 2025, and industry trends.
Matchday revenue, encompassing ticket sales, season tickets, hospitality, and concessions, remains a critical financial lifeline for Premier League clubs, particularly under Financial Fair Play and Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR). The UEFA European Club Finance and Investment Landscape report (2024) reveals that Premier League clubs collectively generated nearly €1bn (£830m) in matchday revenue in 2023/24, with a projected 8% growth for 2024/25 due to ticket price hikes and stadium upgrades. This article ranks the 20 Premier League clubs from the 2024-2025 season—before the relegation of Southampton, Ipswich Town, and Leicester City—based on their average gate yield per home match, drawing from UEFA data, Deloitte’s Football Money League 2025, and industry trends.
1. Arsenal
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Avg. Gate Yield per Home Match: €6.1m (£5.14m)
Arsenal lead with their 60,704-capacity Emirates Stadium, generating €121m in matchday revenue. High ticket prices (£85.88 per fan) and premium hospitality, coupled with Champions League participation, ensure their dominance.
2. Tottenham Hotspur
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Avg. Gate Yield per Home Match: €5.9m (£4.97m)
Tottenham’s £1.2bn stadium (62,850 capacity) delivers €120m annually, driven by premium seating (£80.83 per fan) and non-football events like concerts, despite a mid-table finish.
3. Manchester United
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Avg. Gate Yield per Home Match: €5.2m (£4.38m)
Old Trafford’s 74,000 capacity yields €129m, with a 16% rise in per-fan revenue (£59.78) despite fewer home games. Planned stadium redevelopment could push them higher.
4. Liverpool
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Avg. Gate Yield per Home Match: €3.7m (£3.12m)
Anfield’s expansion to 61,000 seats boosted Liverpool’s revenue to €103m. Affordable tickets (£56.41 per fan) and Champions League runs maintain strong income.
5. Manchester City
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Avg. Gate Yield per Home Match: €3.3m (£2.78m)
The Etihad’s 55,000 capacity (pre-expansion) generates €79m, with lower per-fan yields (£51.36) reflecting reliance on commercial revenue over matchday income.
6. Chelsea
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Avg. Gate Yield per Home Match: €2.9m (£2.44m)
Chelsea’s 40,000-capacity Stamford Bridge earns €85m, with a high £1,600 per-fan revenue from premium offerings, despite missing Champions League football.
7. West Ham United
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Avg. Gate Yield per Home Match: €1.6m (£1.35m)
The London Stadium (62,500 capacity) delivers €41m, a £23m increase since moving from Upton Park, aided by Europa League matches.
8. Newcastle United
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Avg. Gate Yield per Home Match: €1.5m (£1.26m)
St. James’ Park (52,000 capacity) generates steady revenue, boosted by Champions League qualification and loyal crowds.
9. Aston Villa
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Avg. Gate Yield per Home Match: €1.4m (£1.18m)
Villa Park’s 42,000 capacity and new hospitality suites yield €68m, enhanced by a Conference League run.
10. Everton
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Avg. Gate Yield per Home Match: €1.3m (£1.09m)
Goodison Park’s 39,000 capacity generates modest revenue, with the new Hill Dickinson Stadium expected to boost earnings by 35% in 2025/26.
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11. Crystal Palace: €1.2m (£1.01m) – Selhurst Park’s 25,000 capacity limits revenue.
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12. Brighton: €1.1m (£0.93m) – Amex Stadium’s 31,800 capacity supports steady income.
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13. Bournemouth: €1.0m (£0.84m) – Vitality Stadium’s 11,000 capacity relies on fan loyalty.
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14. Nottingham Forest: €0.9m (£0.76m) – City Ground’s 30,000 capacity benefits from European football.
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15. Brentford: €0.8m (£0.67m) – Gtech’s 17,000 capacity constrains earnings.
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16. Fulham: €0.7m (£0.59m) – Craven Cottage’s 25,000 capacity limits revenue.
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17. Wolverhampton Wanderers: €0.5m (£0.42m) – Molineux’s 31,000 capacity sees moderate income.
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18. Leicester City: €0.4m (£0.34m) – King Power’s 32,000 capacity faces relegation impact.
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19. Ipswich Town: €0.3m (£0.25m) – Portman Road’s 29,000 capacity limits revenue.
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20. Southampton: €0.2m (£0.17m) – St. Mary’s 32,000 capacity yields low due to poor performance.
Conclusion
Matchday revenue reflects stadium size, ticket pricing, and European participation. Arsenal and Tottenham leverage modern facilities, while smaller clubs like Southampton struggle. Stadium investments and premium offerings will drive future growth, but clubs must balance revenue goals with fan affordability to avoid backlash.
Matchday revenue reflects stadium size, ticket pricing, and European participation. Arsenal and Tottenham leverage modern facilities, while smaller clubs like Southampton struggle. Stadium investments and premium offerings will drive future growth, but clubs must balance revenue goals with fan affordability to avoid backlash.
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