Scotland's football industry is raking in £800m annually, contributing significantly to the country's economy. The figure was revealed by a new report, which also showed that the sector supports around 14,000 jobs across Scotland.
According to the study, attendances at Scottish professional matches reached 6.8 million during the 2023/24 season. This surge in attendance has had a positive impact on local economies and supported thousands of people directly or indirectly.
The report's findings also highlight the growth of women's football in Scotland, with increased commercial investment and visibility leading to rising attendances and sponsorship deals. The integration of the Scottish Women's Premier League (SWPL) into the SPFL Group has played a key role in this growth.
Clubs are now competing more regularly in European competitions, further boosting their economic contribution. The study also notes that growth on the pitch is being matched by growth off it, with clubs and fans making significant positive impacts across Scotland.
The report's authors praised the SPFL, SWPL, and Scottish Football Association (SFA) for commissioning the research, which provides a detailed analysis of the industry's economic impact. The findings are likely to be welcomed by football fans and officials alike, highlighting the sector's importance to Scottish communities.
Football fans will be delighted to know that Scotland's national team is set to receive a further boost when they take part in the 2026 World Cup in North America. With thousands of people expected to travel to watch them play, the event is likely to have a significant impact on businesses across the country.
According to the study, attendances at Scottish professional matches reached 6.8 million during the 2023/24 season. This surge in attendance has had a positive impact on local economies and supported thousands of people directly or indirectly.
The report's findings also highlight the growth of women's football in Scotland, with increased commercial investment and visibility leading to rising attendances and sponsorship deals. The integration of the Scottish Women's Premier League (SWPL) into the SPFL Group has played a key role in this growth.
Clubs are now competing more regularly in European competitions, further boosting their economic contribution. The study also notes that growth on the pitch is being matched by growth off it, with clubs and fans making significant positive impacts across Scotland.
The report's authors praised the SPFL, SWPL, and Scottish Football Association (SFA) for commissioning the research, which provides a detailed analysis of the industry's economic impact. The findings are likely to be welcomed by football fans and officials alike, highlighting the sector's importance to Scottish communities.
Football fans will be delighted to know that Scotland's national team is set to receive a further boost when they take part in the 2026 World Cup in North America. With thousands of people expected to travel to watch them play, the event is likely to have a significant impact on businesses across the country.
and it's not just about the money - although £800m annually is no joke 
. The real magic happens when you look at the jobs created (14,000 and counting!) and the positive impact on local economies. It's amazing to see how the growth of women's football in Scotland has exploded into a global phenomenon 
. Who would've thought that investing in women's football would lead to more sponsorships and attendances? It just goes to show that when we support each other, everyone benefits 
. And let's not forget about the fans - they're the lifeblood of any sport 
. The fact that Scotland's national team is set to play in the 2026 World Cup is going to bring in a massive influx of tourists (and money 
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! £800m annually is crazy cash, and 14k jobs are no joke either 
. The growth of women's footy is awesome too - more investment, visibility, and attendance numbers are gonna keep rising 
. And with clubs in European comps, they're rakin' it in like never before 
! Can't wait to see Scotland's national team at the 2026 World Cup - expect a big boost for businesses across the country 
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football fans are gonna lose their minds 
when scotland's national team plays at the world cup 
thousands of people are gonna flock to north america 
which means our economy is about to get a major boost 
but what's even more amazing is the growth of women's football in scotland 
can't wait to see what the future holds for our beloved sport 
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The growth of women's football is huge, I love how they're gettin' more support and visibility 
. The fact that attendances are up and the women's league is growing is just fantastic 
. And now they get to play in the 2026 World Cup? That's like, a dream come true for us football fans 
. Anyway, massive congrats to everyone involved in Scottish football, you're doing amazing things 
! It's awesome to see women's football getting more investment and visibility too 
. It's going to be a huge boost for businesses across the country 
The stats are crazy, but at the same time its all just numbers right? I mean £800m and 14k jobs, yeah that's awesome, but what about the actual people working in the industry? Are they getting fair pay and decent working conditions? 
Scotland's football industry is killing it! I mean, £800m annually is no joke 
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. Anyway, at least the report provides some valuable insights into Scotland's football industry... just hope it leads to some meaningful changes 
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. Increased investment and visibility might be good for some, but it also means that clubs are now more focused on lining their own pockets than on promoting the sport itself.
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