SOUTHAMPTON FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
62Fair
3.6vs last year
#2945 in UK
#112 in Lifestyle And Entertainment
#488 in South East

Company Information

Company Number
00053301
Registered Address
St Mary's Stadium, Britannia Road, Southampton, SO14 5FP
Status
Active
Employee Count
403
Turnover
£145,467,000
EBITDA
-£22,169,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
12 July 1897
Nature of Business
93110 - Operation of sports facilities
Industries
Lifestyle And Entertainment,Supply Chain,Manufacturing And Commerce Models
Region
South East

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
31 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:30 days
Max Contractual:30 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
51%
31-60 Days
44%
After 60 Days
5%
Not Paid Within Terms49%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-01-29
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202529 Jul 20253349%46%5%51%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202429 Jan 20253151%44%5%49%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202424 Jul 20243054%43%3%46%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202331 Jan 20243254%37%9%46%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202229 Jul 20222959%38%3%41%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202126 Jul 20212961%35%4%40%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201829 Jan 20194445%40%15%55%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Southampton Football Club shall make a payment to the Supplier in respect of each invoice validly issued by the Supplier 30 days after receipt of the invoice, subject to two payment runs per month and timely receipt of invoices and supporting documents into Finance.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

30

Dispute Resolution Process

Any complaints or concerns related to payments by Southampton Football Club will be considered by the Accounts Payable team in Finance. In the event of a non-satisfactory result, Accounts Payable will escalate the information within the organisation to facilitate the resolution where possible.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

Southampton Football Club Limited is a professional football club based in Southampton, England. The club was founded in 1885 and currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football.

The club's sustainability program, called "Sustain the Saints," is focused on reducing the club's environmental impact and promoting sustainable practices. This includes initiatives such as using renewable energy sources, reducing waste, and promoting eco-friendly transportation options for fans.

The club's main product and service is professional football, with the team playing home matches at St Mary's Stadium. The club also offers various merchandise and matchday experiences for fans.

The key people involved in the club include Ralph Hasenhüttl, the first team manager, and James Ward-Prowse, the club captain. The club is owned by the Gao family, with Martin Semmens serving as the Chief Executive Officer.

The contact information for Southampton Football Club Limited is as follows:

Website: https://www.southamptonfc.com/ Registered Office Address: St Mary's Stadium, Britannia Road, Southampton, SO14 5FP, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£13,261,000
Net Worth
-£210,683,000
Total Current Assets
£36,100,000
Total Current Liabilities
£229,437,000

Company Location