The £140m cash windfall Sunderland could land this season | OneFootball

Sunderland’s potential Premier League payout will hinge on their final position, with last season’s distribution offering a guide to a possible £140m windfall. They pause league action for Sunday’s FA Cup fourth round at Oxford United.

After promotion via a play-off final win over Sheffield United, Regis Le Bris’ side have impressed, beating Chelsea and Newcastle and holding their own against Manchester City, Arsenal and Aston Villa. Sunderland Echo notes that this season’s figures are yet to be released, but last term’s totals provide a fair benchmark.

Merit payments for league position form only one slice of the pot. Clubs also receive an equal share, plus domestic and international broadcast income linked to how often they are selected for live television.

Last season Liverpool, in 1st place, received £32.3m in merit payments and £174.9m in total distributions. Mid-table examples included AFC Bournemouth on £19.4m in merit and £143.4m overall, and Brentford on £17.7m and £138.9m. Bottom club Southampton earned £1.6m in merit and £109.2m in total.

Sunderland’s eventual finish will dictate their merit slice, while TV selections will shape the broadcast element. Taken together, those benchmarks set out what the Black Cats could land if they sustain their form into the run-in.

Source: Sunderland Echo