Football Rovers reveal annual loss of nearly £7m following relegation

BRISTOL Rovers’ latest financial accounts have revealed the devastating price of a disastrous 2024-25 campaign, with the club recording a near £7 million loss alongside their slide into League Two.

- Dan CLARK

The sale of Kofi Shaw to Brighton was not included in this year's accounts

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The figures, which cover the year ending June 2025, paint the picture of the club's struggles to balance high ambitions with on-field failure. This season, Rovers have one of the highest budgets in League Two, but sit in 22nd spot in the table.

Despite turnover rising to £8.1 million (up from £7.4m the previous year), with £5m from football income, and £3m from ‘other income,’ the Gas saw their annual losses rise significantly from £5.3m to nearly £6.8m in the 12-month period from July 2024 to June 30, 2025.

The accounts show the wage bill had soared, as staffing costs, including player salaries, jumped to £8.9 million, up £1m year-on-year, meaning the club spent £1.10 for every £1 it brought in through the door. Amortisation, the accounting cost of player transfers, more than doubled to £709,306, as operating losses reached £6.47 million.