Football Debt Recovery

The FA Regulations have changed for 2025/2026 surrounding Football Debt Recovery Action (FDR)

The Regulations now limit the FDR to Misconduct and Discipline monies only for clubs.

• Clubs must serve a Formal Notice (in writing) to the player within 10 days of the date on which the relevant debt arose (i.e. the date of invoice on Club Portal)
• If the Debt has not been recovered within 10 days of this Formal Request, the Club may submit a Notice of claim to the County within 28 days of when the debt arose.
• Clubs should provide:
  1. A copy of the invoice
  2. A copy of the formal notice
  3. Provide the name, email address and date of birth of the player
  4. Pay an administration fee of £25.00. (This is added to the debt)
• The player will then have 21 days to make payment. If no payment is received, a suspension will be issued to the player until such time as the debt is paid.

For more information, please see the regulations - 24---football-debt-recovery-regulations.pdf