The leasing.com Trophy prize money that Sunderland could receive - after last season's £1million windfall
Jack Ross’ side were runners-up in the competition last term, losing on penalties to Portsmouth in the final.
But with prize money, ticket revenue and TV income all flooding into the club as part of the run to Wembley, the heartbreak on the field was softened by a financial boost off it.
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Hide AdSo could Sunderland be set for another windfall from the competition - now renamed the leasing.com Trophy - this season?We take a look:
What is the prize money for the leasing.com Trophy?
Each EFL club participating in the leasing.com Trophy is given a participation fee of £20,000 - meaning club’s will pocket a five-figure sum before they have even kicked a ball.
Prize money of £10,000 is then available for each win obtained in the group stage, with £5,000 handed over to each club when a game is drawn.
The amount available to clubs then increases in the knockout stages, with the following sums dished out once the group stages are complete:Round Two: £20,000
Round Three: £40,000
Quarter Final: £50,000
Runner-Up: £50,000
Winner: £100,000
These amounts are unchanged from last season.
How much TV money is available in the leasing.com Trophy?
If a game is selected for television, then clubs can scoop their share of a £20,000 broadcast fee.
However, Sky Sports rarely broadcast any games from the competition until the semi-final stage.