Cardiff Dragons

About the Club

Founded in 1876, Cardiff Dragons are products of football's first great wave of expansion. Based in Cardiff, the club plays its home matches at The Castle Ground, turning out in red / white. Cardiff Dragons are now among the country's elite, competing at the very top of the pyramid this season.

Club Facts

Founded1876

LocationCardiff

Home GroundThe Castle Ground

DivisionElite Division

Kit ColoursRed / White

Financial Report

Revenue

£163,790,216

Expenditure

£113,055,941

Profit / Loss

£50,734,275

Wage-to-Revenue

44.7% (cap: 80%)

Revenue

Broadcasting£77,975,822

Commercial & Sponsorship£49,293,449

Matchday£36,520,945

Total Revenue£163,790,216

Expenditure

Playing Staff (wages)£73,217,585

Management£2,547,901

Coaching Staff£2,407,387

Scouting Staff£1,590,786

Youth Setup Staff£1,564,038

Ground & Operations Staff£1,930,166

Administrative Staff£1,641,449

Support Staff£1,998,245

Ground & Facilities£5,497,315

Travel & Logistics£4,135,117

Food, Drink & Nutrition£2,012,263

Training£3,052,715

Transfers & Loans (net)£6,222,670

Fines & Penalties£365,024

Youth Development Investment£2,648,997

Cup & Competition Entry£250,743

Insurance & Contingency£1,973,540

Total Expenditure£113,055,941