UK Sports Sector Payments: A Mixed Bag, But Generally Better Than Average

The Numbers

Companies analysed: 13
Average PaymentCheck Score: 77.0/100
UK average PaymentCheck Score: 50.0/100
Sports sector above UK average: 27.0 points
Top payer: PARKWOOD LEISURE LIMITED - 92.2/100
Bottom payer: ASTON VILLA FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED - 56.6/100
Highest regional average: North West - 81.9/100 (4 companies)
Lowest regional average: South East - 61.5/100 (1 company)

What Stands Out

The UK sports sector's average PaymentCheck score significantly outstrips the national average, suggesting a generally healthy payment culture. However, there's a considerable disparity between the best and worst performers, indicating inconsistent payment practices across the industry.

Best Payers

PARKWOOD LEISURE LIMITED - 92.2/100
FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED - 91.58/100
STOKE CITY FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED - 89.94/100
MANCHESTER CITY FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED - 85.2/100
CHELSEA FC HOLDINGS LIMITED - 83.6/100

Worst Payers

ASTON VILLA FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED - 56.6/100
THE GOODWOOD CLUB LIMITED - 61.47/100
CELTIC F.C. LIMITED - 65.5/100
THE ARSENAL FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED - 66.95/100
MANCHESTER UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED - 73.1/100

Regional Patterns

The North West boasts the highest regional average at 81.9, driven by the strong payment performance of its four companies, while the single company assessed in the South East pulls that region down to the lowest average of 61.5. The presence of Celtic F.C. appears to have resulted in Scotland’s relatively low average of 65.5.

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While the sports sector beats the average, Aston Villa Football Club, at 56.6, still scores nearly 21 points lower than the sector average of 77.