Sheffield Wednesday has been granted a further six-point deduction; the Owls were originally given a 12-point deduction in October after filing for administration; Wednesday was already bottom of the Championship standings and now sits on -10 points.
The English Football League has deducted another six points from Sheffield Wednesday.
The club’s most recent charges stem from its failure to pay players in March, May, and June of this year, as well as other non-payments to its employees and HMRC.
The club is currently at the bottom of the Championship standings, with -10 points.
Former owner Deijphon Chansiri, who ceased his relationship with the club after placing it in administration, has also been prohibited from becoming an owner or director of any EFL club for the next three years.
According to an EFL statement, Sheffield Wednesday FC will be deducted six points with immediate effect for multiple breaches of EFL payment regulations, with the club’s former owner, Mr Dejphon Chansiri, barred from owning or directing any EFL club for three years.
“The sanctions on both the club and Mr Chansiri can be confirmed after the parties reached an agreement on the appropriate sanction which was subsequently ratified by the chair of the appointed independent disciplinary commission.”
‘Chansiri won’t be back in the EFL, but relegation for Owls seems probable.’
Sky Sports News’ Rob Dorsett:
“It feels a lot like kicking a club while it is down. We need to stress that the EFL, which brings these charges, does not set the punishments.”
“It’s done by an impartial commission. The EFL has no option but to do this. If clubs violate the guidelines on many occasions, they must be charged. That’s what they’ve done here.
“After his record at Sheffield Wednesday, I doubt Chansiri will buy another EFL team anytime soon.
“Let me rephrase that: they received an automatic 12-point deduction for going into administration. Chansiri then decided he couldn’t continue to fund the team.
“After losing 3-2 to Preston on Saturday, they were on -4 points at the bottom of the Championship and are now on -10, which has an immediate consequence. They are 23 points behind their nearest opponents, Norwich.
“They’re 27 points from safety. It is realistic to predict that they will be demoted to League One this season.
Wednesday’s nightmarish six months.
June 3: The team and its owner, Dejphon Chansiri, were charged with violating EFL payment laws.
June 18: EFL implements a three-window charge restriction after more than 30 days of late payment between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.
On June 26, Chansiri announced on the club’s official website that he was willing to sell the club.
On June 27, the club was subjected to another embargo over monies owed to HMRC.
June 30: Players and staff were not paid on schedule.
On July 17, Josh Windass and Michael Smith quit the club by mutual consent.
Danny Röhl exits his post as manager by mutual consent on July 29. Sheffield City Council issued a Prohibition Notice following a meeting with the local Safety Advisory Group, forcing the club to close the 9,255-capacity North Stand at Hillsborough Stadium.
July 30: Players and staff were not paid on schedule.
July 31: Henrik Pedersen, Röhl’s assistant, signs a three-year contract to become the club’s new manager.
August 6: The EFL issues a statement expressing its position on the incident. “We are clear that the current owner needs either to fund the club to meet its obligations or make good on his commitment to sell to a well-funded party, for fair market value – ending the current uncertainty and impasse.”
August 8: Transfer embargoes are lifted when outstanding payments are completed, although fee restrictions remain in effect.
August 10: The Owls lose 2-1 to Leicester in their Championship debut at the King Power Stadium.
August 13: The prohibition notice on the North Stand was revoked following “necessary professional safety assurances.”
Wednesday, September 4: Fans protest against Chansiri outside the Thai embassy in London.
September 30: Players and staff were not paid on schedule.
On October 4, Wednesday loses 5-0 at home against Coventry. Kickoff was delayed as a group of fans ran onto the Hillsborough pitch in protest of Chansiri.
October 14: Players and staff receive overdue September salaries.
October 16: It is revealed that a winding-up petition for £1 million owing to HMRC is impending.
Wednesday fans boycott their home game against Middlesbrough on October 22. No official attendance count was published.
Wednesday, October 24: File for administration and get a 12-point deduction from the EFL.
October 27: Administrators and Sheff Wed aim to sell the club fast to new owners, with four or five serious bids interested.
October 30: Players and staff get paid a day early.
December 1: Club receives another six-point deduction for multiple violations of EFL regulations. Former owner Chansiri is also barred from owning or directing any EFL club for three years.
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