The report will consider the Premier League's controversial multi-million pound parachute payments that are given to relegated clubs over a three-year period. But the Premier League says the payments are essential to give club owners the confidence to invest. David Kogan, chair of the independent football regulator, said: "The game has never been examined like this before… The State of the Game report will give football the clarity it deserves, so decisions by the IFR can be made with confidence and for the long-term." The regulator will be able to use statutory powers to access information from clubs and competition organisers. The State of the Game's terms of reference will be subject to a four-week consultation, with a final report set to be published in 2027.

Source: BBC January 20, 2026 12:34 UTC