Tag: EFL

Sheffield Wednesday enter administration, docked 12 points

Sheffield Wednesday (EFL Championship)
October 2025

The EFL confirmed Wednesday’s administration and automatic 12-point deduction, ending Dejphon Chansiri’s turbulent era. Joint-administrators Julian Pitts, Kris Wigfield, and Paul Stanley target a solvent sale while stabilizing operations. Captain Barry Bannan urged unity; Wigfield appealed for fans’ return to bolster cashflow. Bottom of the table, Wednesday must rebuild on and off the pitch to survive.

Grimsby Fined £20k Over Ineligible Player

Grimsby Town
September 2025

Grimsby Town have been fined £20k for fielding Clarke Oduor in their Carabao Cup upset over Manchester United. The breach involved registering him one minute after the deadline. The EFL confirmed the error was not deliberate and imposed a suspended £10k fine until 2026. United’s elimination stands, with Grimsby advancing to face Sheffield Wednesday in round three despite fan calls for a replay.

Reading Owner Granted New Deadline to Finalize Club Sale

Dai Yongge (Reading FC)
April 2025

Reading owner Dai Yongge has been given until May 5 to complete the club’s sale after being disqualified under the EFL’s owners’ and directors’ test.
The EFL extended the deadline due to progress in talks with a buyer, reportedly ex-Wycombe owner Rob Couhig. The unnamed buyer will cover club finances during the transition.

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