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League One: the Salary Cost Management Protocol (SCMP)

Codified rule — official league figures

League One clubs operate under the Salary Cost Management Protocol: player wage spending capped at 60% of relevant turnover, monitored during the season, with registration embargoes as the enforcement tool. Budgets are submitted and tracked — going over the ratio means the league stops you registering players.

Benchmarks Zelador applies under this framework
CheckLimit
Maximum loss/deviation (3 years)≤ £2.5M
Wage sustainability≤ 60%
Squad cost vs revenue≤ 75%
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Frequently asked questions

What is the SCMP limit in League One?

Player wages must stay within 60% of relevant turnover, monitored in-season rather than only at year-end.

What happens on a breach?

Registration embargoes: the club is blocked from registering new players until the ratio is corrected.

How does Zelador Football help?

It tracks the wage-to-turnover ratio live, and the signing simulator shows exactly how much wage room remains before the cap.