Football club makes £1.3m loss despite revenue boost

Ticket sales for Southend's National League play-off final in 2025 boosted revenues by £1.7m [Adam Davy/PA]

United's finances are forecast to be down by just over £1m for the financial year 2025-6.

The club's overheads are predicted to rise to £1.89m compared with £1.27m in the previous two seasons.

The published finances represent the first full financial year after the club was taken over in July 2024.

"While the late completion of that process did have some impact, particularly on the pitch in the early part of the season, the club showed strong progress over the course of the year," its report said.

United said its focus off the pitch had been "stabilising" the club and "improving how we operate".

"At the same time, we have continued to invest in the playing squad and the club's infrastructure," it added.

Rees thanked the club's head coach Kevin Maher, his staff and players for their "efforts and professionalism".

He also thanked supporters after the Scunthorpe loss, saying: "The way the players and fans came together immediately after the final whistle, showing their appreciation for each other despite the disappointment, made us all very proud."

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