16. Fulham
Turnover £91m
Loss before tax £33m
The Cottagers were shockingly relegated from the Premier League, and took a worryingly unhealthy financial situation to the Championship. They have struggled to adapt to life in the lower division, and are sitting in 17th place.
17. Crystal Palace
Turnover £90m
Profit before tax £23m
The Eagles’ promotion to the Premier League incredibly came three years after they were forced into administration, and the jump from the Championship to the top flight saw the club bank a tidy profit.
18. West Bromwich Albion
Turnover £87m
Profit before tax £13m
Somehow the Baggies managed to secure a profit, despite a staggering 75% of their turnover going to wages, and the club also boasted no debt following the 2013-14 campaign.
19. Hull City
Turnover £84m
Profit before tax £9m
A successful debut season in England’s top flight, as the Tigers secured their stay in the league, and reached the FA Cup final, only to narrowly lose 3-2 to Arsenal.
20. Cardiff City
Turnover £83m
Loss before tax £12m
The Bluebirds had a tumultuous single season in England’s top flight, as owner Vincent Tan changed the shirt colour to red and controversially sacked Malky Mackay – and it was no surprise when they suffered relegation. Despite the £64m pocketed from the promotion to the Premier League, the club’s finances still took a hit.
