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Celtic Interim Results Lay Bare £24.1m Revenue Hit From Champions League Exit

The half-year filing attributes the shortfall to Europa League income replacing Champions League revenue.

Overview

  • Revenue for the six months to 31 December 2025 fell to £59.4m from £83.5m, a £24.1m decrease.
  • Interim chairman Brian Wilson cited lower media rights values and ticket pricing outside the Champions League as the main cause.
  • Profit from trading, excluding player-related gains and charges, dropped to £4.2m from £26.9m in the prior year.
  • Despite weaker income, period-end cash rose to £67.4m from £65.4m a year earlier.
  • The reporting period followed a turbulent spell with three managers and a Champions League qualifying defeat to FC Kairat.