Tom Brady's showtime Birmingham! Blues ranked as EFL's best value-for-money club after record-breaking 2024-25 season

Birmingham etched their name into English football’s history books after an extraordinary 2024–25 season. The Blues secured a staggering 111 points in League One, a feat never before achieved in professional English football, to not only clinch promotion but also redefine dominance in the EFL. The West Midlands outfit shattered the longstanding points record previously held by Reading, who reached 106 during their 2005–06 Championship-winning campaign.

According to The Daily Mail,Birmingham also emerged as the most cost-effective club for loyal supporters, based on a fan-focused metric evaluating value per point earned at home. By dividing each club’s cheapest season ticket price by the number of points won at home, a clear picture of value emerged, and Birmingham led the way. At just £5.16 per point earned at St Andrew’s, Blues fans received the most entertainment and success for their money compared to any other EFL side. This figure outshone competitors such as Fleetwood Town (£5.70), Charlton Athletic (£6.07), and Doncaster Rovers (£6.30). At the opposite end of the spectrum, Shrewsbury Town, Cambridge United, Carlisle United, and Barnsley offered the least value under the same metric.

Underpinning Birmingham’s historic surge was a remarkable balance between relentless attacking play and rock-solid defending. They finished the campaign as the league’s top scorers with 84 goals while conceding the fewest, just 31 across the season, making them statistically the most complete team in the league.

It’s been a long road for Birmingham since their 2011 League Cup triumph, a year that also saw them relegated from the Premier League. However, the arrival of NFL legend Brady as a minority owner has injected renewed ambition and professionalism into the club. Now, as they prepare for the 2025–26 campaign, Birmingham aim to consolidate their resurgence and build on it.