Stockport County Carry £7m Burden Into January
Stockport County’s rise through the EFL has been one of football’s most compelling stories in recent years, but the financial picture behind the scenes tells a more sobering tale.
The club reported a £7 million operating loss in their most recent accounts, covering the 2023–24 season, and are expected to post another significant deficit when the latest figures are released.
EFL finance analyst Adam Williams explained that the club’s financial model depends heavily on owner Mark Scott:
“For every pound the club loses, that’s a pound the owner has to cover himself.
He’s already injected around £11 million in equity — money he won’t see again. Even when the club generates funds, like the £1.5 million sale of Tanto Olaofe, it doesn’t automatically mean reinvestment in transfer fees.”
Despite the financial pressures, the football outlook remains positive. Dave Challinor’s side appears stronger than last season thanks to clever loan additions such as Ben Osborn, Nathan Lowe and Owen Dodgson. County have already shown they can maintain a promotion challenge without major mid-season spending.
That means Stockport’s push for League One success this term will likely rest on the current squad rather than significant January reinforcements.
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