The decrease (increase) in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from contributions to a defined benefit plan by the employer. [Refer: Net defined benefit liability (asset); Defined benefit plans [member]]

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The fair value of any plan assets, less the present value of the defined benefit obligation. [Refer: Plan assets [member]]

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The amount of contributions relating to current accrual of benefits.

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The amount of expense to cover Football League pension scheme deficit

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The number of participating employers in multi-employer defined benefit scheme.

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Present value of outstanding contributions to defined benefit plan, included in other payables

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The percentage of increase in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from contributions to a defined benefit plan by the employer.

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Pension arrangements (Details)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Pension arrangements (Details)	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019 GBP (£) item	Jun. 30, 2018 GBP (£)	Jun. 30, 2017 GBP (£)	Aug. 31, 2017 GBP (£)
Pension arrangements
Present value of additional contributions Group is expected to pay to remedy revised deficit			£ 1,917,000
Football League Pension and Life Assurance Scheme
Pension arrangements
Number of participating employers \| item		92
Total deficit on actuarial valuation					£ 30,400,000
Contribution to current accrual of benefits		£ 0
Present value of additional contributions Group is expected to pay to remedy revised deficit		0	1,917,000	£ 0
Total contributions paid by Group based on actuarial valuation		459,000
Percentage of increase in contributions	5.00%
Present value of outstanding contributions to pension arrangements		2,204,000	2,638,000
Football League Pension and Life Assurance Scheme \| Less than 1 year
Pension arrangements
Present value of outstanding contributions to pension arrangements		459,000	434,000
Football League Pension and Life Assurance Scheme \| Due after 1 year
Pension arrangements
Present value of outstanding contributions to pension arrangements		£ 1,745,000	£ 2,204,000