Football in Scotland - Statistics & Facts

Published by Statista Research Department, Feb 22, 2021

In Scotland, Football, also known as association football or soccer, is one of the most popular sports in the country, particularly within the younger population, whereby 19 percent of the 16-25 year old population have participated in football within the last 4 weeks. In Scotland, football is governed by the Scottish Football Association (SFA), which generated a turnover of approximately 37.5 million British pounds in 2018, with 33 percent of its income derived from television and radio broadcasting rights. In 2018, association payments to members accounted for the greatest share of expenditures followed by staff costs and match costs. The sport has experienced a slight decline in popularity, from 9 percent of the adult population to only 7 percent in the last ten years.