FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED(THE)

Company Information

Company Number
00080612
Registered Address
Efl House, 10 - 12 West Cliff, Preston, Lancashires, England, PR1 8HU
Status
Active
Employee Count
114
Turnover
£204,930,000
EBITDA
£3,214,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
11 April 1904
Nature of Business
93199 - Other sports activities
Industries
Lifestyle And Entertainment
Region
North West

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
24 days
Shortest Period:7 days
Longest Period:30 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
73%
31-60 Days
26%
After 60 Days
1%
Not Paid Within Terms27%

Payment Features

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

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-08-26
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 31 Jul 202526 Aug 20252473%26%1%27%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202431 Jan 20252865%32%3%35%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202426 Jul 20242575%23%2%25%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202331 Jan 20242579%17%4%21%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202331 Jul 20232384%13%3%16%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202224 Aug 20222285%12%3%15%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202124 Aug 20222583%14%3%17%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202126 Jul 20212381%15%4%18%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202008 Feb 20214268%25%7%32%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202008 Feb 20212382%14%4%18%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201927 Jan 20201895%4%1%5%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201820 Jul 20181694%5%1%6%

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

Some suppliers require payment on receipt of invoice but the earliest where days are quoted is 7. An assumption has been made that the majority of suppliers have standard payment terms of 30 days.

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

90

Dispute Resolution Process

Initial credit control dealt with by the Finance Department. Any additional issues managed by the relevant relationship manager.

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

The Football League Limited is a well-known professional football league in the United Kingdom

It was founded in 1888 and is currently headquartered in Preston, England.\n\nThe main activity of the Football League Limited is to organize and manage the professional football league for clubs in England and Wales

The league consists of 72 clubs divided into three divisions: the Championship, League One, and League Two

The league also runs two cup competitions, the EFL Cup and the EFL Trophy.\n\nThe Football League Limited has a strong focus on sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact

This includes promoting sustainable travel options for fans, using eco-friendly materials in stadium renovations, and implementing recycling programs.\n\nThe main product of the Football League Limited is live football matches, which are broadcasted on television and online platforms

The league also offers a range of merchandise, such as jerseys, hats, and scarves, for fans to show their support for their favorite teams.\n\nThe key people involved in the Football League Limited include the chairman, chief executive, and board of directors who oversee the operations of the league and make important decisions

The current chairman is Rick Parry and the chief executive is Shaun Harvey.\n\nThe official website of the Football League Limited is www.efl.com, where fans can find information on upcoming matches, league standings, and news about their favorite teams

The registered office address of the Football League Limited is EFL House, 10-12 West Cliff, Preston, Lancashire PR1 8HU

Financial Metrics

Cash
£127,115,705
Net Worth
-£914,241
Total Current Assets
£244,173,950
Total Current Liabilities
£203,416,778

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