Although it is well known that both Birmingham City and Wrexham have aspirational ownership groups supported by North America, the possibility of both clubs being promoted to the Premier League entails players who would fundamentally alter both teams.
The Blues’ Knighthead-led comeback has already resulted in a record turnover of £29.6 million in 23/24, 50% more than the previous year, for a third-tier team at the time.
On the other hand, Wrexham’s income is already unusual for the EFL. Due to their commercial revenue skyrocketing from £1.83 million to £13.18 million on the back of Welcome to Wrexham, the Welsh team reported a turnover of £26.7 million while still in League Two, which was more than many Championship teams.
FLW looks at how much money both teams would get if they were to win the Premier League on their first try in 25/26. They would still make a ton if they lost right away.
Every promoted team will receive approximately £100 million in its first season thanks to central distributions from the Premier League’s television rights, which begin a new four-year cycle this August.
For those who don’t know, “central distributions” refers to the process by which broadcasting revenue is divided among all of the league’s teams.
According to the Deloitte Sports Business Group, which examines the financial standing of Premier League clubs, survival increases the benefit to over £300 million.
Clubs who finish last in the 2025–2029 domestic deal are expected to earn £115 million, which is the three-year windfall for newly promoted teams. presenting a convincing argument for why the play-off final is the most lucrative football match in the world.
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