First posted on PATREON and SUBSTACK
By JOHN DAVIDSON
WARRINGTON Wolves have published their financial accounts for 2025, posting a £1.96 million profit and a turnover increase to £8.315 million.
The accounts of Warrington Football Club Limited can be viewed on Companies House. They show that the Wolves’ turnover went up by almost £1.8 million to £8.315 million, up from £6.512 million the previous year, but the club remained loss-making at an operating level, as it recorded an operating loss of £1.663 million, down from £1.866 million in 2024.
Warrington’s £1.959 million profit for the year was largely driven by a £3.676 million group tax-relief credit. Without it, the club would have suffered a substantial loss before tax.
During 2025 the Wolves’ net liabilities fell from £3.149 million to £1.189 million, while amounts owed to group undertakings decreased from £1.862 million to £186,260.
Merchandise sales rose from £652,195 to £945,044, and property rental income increased sharply from £279,400 to £655,312.
Warrington saw costs increase last year, with administrative expenses rising from £7.825 million to £8.609 million, while cost of sales increased from £552,000 to £1.369 million.
Wages and salaries increased to £5.759 million, while the club employed an average of 142 people during the year, compared with 135 employees in 2024.
The report states: “The 2025 financial year remained challenging. Nevertheless, turnover increased to £8.3 million, compared with £6.5 million in 2024, and has now returned to a level broadly consistent with the pre pandemic turnover.
“As anticipated, the loss before tax reduced to £1.7 million, supported by a number of mitigating factors: the financial effects of the Covid 19 pandemic and the unprecedented challenges experienced during that period continue to affect the business.
“In particular, the impact of reduced sales and increased costs during 2020 and 2021 continue to be felt. Repayments of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport business survival loan are now being made.
“Revenue from central distributions and broadcast rights were lower in 2025 as a result of the current broadcast agreement. The current level of broadcast revenue is set to continue into 2026.
“Discussions are taking place with the relevant parties regarding an improved broadcast agreement from 2027 onwards. The business also continued to experience increased wage and energy costs, together with significant inflationary increases in the cost of goods and services purchased.
“The team’s performance during the 2025 season was below expectations, with the club failing to qualify for the Super League play-offs. However, the club reached its second consecutive Challenge Cup final. The team was also affected by a number of serious injuries during the year.”
