Arsenal Women experienced huge growth in commercial and matchday revenue last season, but remain reliant on funds from the parent club, their latest accounts show.

In the year to 31 May 2025, during which Arsenal won the Women’s Champions League and finished second in the Women’s Super League, the club nearly trebled their commercial revenue and their matchday revenue increased by 35% to almost £6m, bringing a club record profit of £22,000 after tax.

However, £11.9m of “group income” from the parent company underpins the women’s team’s revenue and remains by far the largest income source. The accounts state: “At this stage of the development of the women’s game in England, the club is reliant on the backing of Arsenal Football Club Limited which contributes a support fee to supplement the company’s own revenues.

“The club continues to have the unwavering support and commitment of both its immediate parent, Arsenal Football Club Limited, and its ultimate parent company, KSE UK Inc. This has allowed the club to invest strongly in its playing squad at a time when the women’s game is seeing a significant growth in interest and support.”

The women’s club revenue was £21.5m, up from £15m, and...