Story perspectives

Sheffield Wednesday Faces 6-Point Deduction, Relegation Looms

12/1/2025

Summary

Story summary

Sheffield Wednesday received an additional six-point deduction, taking their Championship total to -10 after a 12-point penalty for entering administration.
They are now 27 points from safety, making relegation almost certain.
The EFL confirmed the deduction relates to multiple breaches of payment obligations.
Administrators are seeking a buyer, with Mike Ashley among the interested parties.
Dejphon Chansiri is banned from EFL involvement for three years.

1 of 1

Story summary

Sheffield Wednesday received an additional six-point deduction, taking their Championship total to -10 after a 12-point penalty for entering administration.
They are now 27 points from safety, making relegation almost certain.
The EFL confirmed the deduction relates to multiple breaches of payment obligations.
Administrators are seeking a buyer, with Mike Ashley among the interested parties.
Dejphon Chansiri is banned from EFL involvement for three years.