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Sheffield Wednesday Faces 15-Point Deduction Over Debt Crisis

3/10/2026

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The English Football League (EFL) could deduct 15 points from Sheffield Wednesday if bidders fail to pay the £15 million owed to outgoing owner Dejphon Chansiri.
Bids are far below the £48 million agreed by a withdrawn bidder; creditors exceed £80 million and Chansiri's claim tops £60 million.
Administrators report unpaid wages and tax arrears, prompting fan protests, while a consortium injected over £4 million but withdrew last month.

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The English Football League (EFL) could deduct 15 points from Sheffield Wednesday if bidders fail to pay the £15 million owed to outgoing owner Dejphon Chansiri.
Bids are far below the £48 million agreed by a withdrawn bidder; creditors exceed £80 million and Chansiri's claim tops £60 million.
Administrators report unpaid wages and tax arrears, prompting fan protests, while a consortium injected over £4 million but withdrew last month.