Sheffield Wednesday: Championship club deducted 12 points after filing for administration | Football news

The EFL have confirmed that Sheffield Wednesday have been deducted 12 points after lodging a request for administration on Friday morning.

Sheffield Wednesday were already bottom of the championship and now have -6 points.

The notice of receivership was filed on Friday at 10:01 a.m. with the specialized companies court.

The EFL had previously accused the club of multiple regulatory breaches after failing to pay players' salaries on time.

In a statement released on Friday afternoon, the EFL said: “The EFL can confirm that it has now received formal notice that Dejphon Chansiri, the director of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club, has taken the necessary steps to appoint directors of the club as well as the company that owns Hillsborough.

“While this development results in the automatic deduction of 12 points in line with regulations agreed by all clubs, it also provides Sheffield Wednesday with the opportunity to move things forward towards a successful sale and a secure future under new ownership.

“The EFL will now enter into discussions with the administrators regarding the immediate actions required to enable them to reach a speedy resolution and end the ongoing uncertainty faced by staff, management, players, supporters and all those associated with the club and their local community.

“The Championship League standings will be updated with immediate effect.”

The club's financial problems under current owner Dejphon Chansiri have been well documented, with reports that an HMRC liquidation order was imminent.

Now, a notice of appointment of an administrator has been filed with the Insolvency and Companies Court, which is a specialist court within the High Court.

As of Wednesday, they owe around £1 million to HMRC in unpaid taxes.

This is believed to be the catalyst for finally seeking administration.

What happens next?

The club will be given an immediate deduction of 12 points for being placed into administration. Derby County were the last EFL club to enter administration in 2021.

Administration company Begbies Traynor Group were today appointed as administrators, Sky Sports News understand.

The parties involved have reportedly been in talks about the possibility of such an event for several weeks.

Chansiri remains the club's biggest creditor and will continue to be involved in the administrative process.

After failing to pay first-team players on time in five of the last seven months, additional sanctions are expected to be determined by an independent commission, which could lead to a separate and additional points deduction.

“One of the most bittersweet days in the history of Wednesday”

Statement from the Sheffield Wednesday Supporter's Trust:

“Today marks one of the most bittersweet days in our club’s 158-year history.

“Going into administration was the inevitable result of years of financial mismanagement, a lack of accountability and repeated failures to engage credible buyers. Administration is not something to be celebrated. It should not have ended this way. But we are delighted to see Dejphon Chansiri leave our club for good.

“The administration represents a necessary turning point. With the club now completely out of Chansiri's hands, this could be the first step in reclaiming our Wednesday. It closes an era defined by poor decisions and deep divisions, both on and off the pitch. Once Hillsborough is reclaimed from ownership, Chansiri's influence will finally be relegated to history, an unfortunate chapter in Sheffield's long and storied history Wednesday.

“We understand that this news will cause uncertainty and anxiety about what lies ahead. However, there is every reason to be calm and optimistic.

“The trustees appointed are highly experienced professionals, including one who has been a season ticket holder at Sheffield Wednesday for decades. The Trust has already opened a dialogue with them and will play its full part in safeguarding the long-term survival and sustainable future of our club.

“Now more than ever, Wednesdays must be united, patient, proud and focused on rebuilding a football club that truly represents Sheffield: honest, sustainable and ambitious. We have shown over the last few months the power of being organized and being united as supporters. We have shown that a football club is worthless without its fans. It has also shown the passion we can offer to the new owners, if they can harness our support in the right way.

“The Trust expects strong interest from potential buyers. However, if a suitable sale does not materialize, our supporters can be assured that, over recent months, we have worked to develop a credible, fan-led takeover proposal. This ensures that even in a worst-case scenario, the threat of liquidation will not be an option.

“The Trust will continue to keep supporters fully informed and outline practical steps every fan can take to help secure a brighter future for our club. Together we will build back, stronger, fairer and always proud to be Wednesday.”

The nightmare of Wednesday, three months

June 3: Club and owner Dejphon Chansiri accused of breaching EFL regulations regarding payment obligations.

June 18: The EFL imposes a three-window fee restriction after exceeding 30 days of late payment between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.

June 26: In a statement published on the club's official website, Chansiri said he was ready to sell the club.

June 27: Another embargo imposed on the club, relating to payments due to HMRC.

June 30: Players and staff not paid on time.

July 17: Josh Windass and Michael Smith leave the club by mutual agreement.

July 29: Danny Röhl leaves his position as manager by mutual agreement. The club was forced to close the 9,255 capacity North Stand at Hillsborough after Sheffield City Council issued a prohibition notice following a meeting with the local safety advisory group.

July 30: Players and staff not paid on time.

July 31: Röhl's assistant Henrik Pedersen signs a three-year contract to become the club's new manager.

August 6: The EFL publishes a press release explaining its position on the situation. “We are clear that the current owner must either fund the club to meet its obligations or fulfill its commitment to sell it to a well-funded group, at fair market value, which will end the current uncertainty and impasse.”

August 8: Transfer embargoes are lifted once outstanding payments are cleared, but fee restrictions remain in place.

August 10: The Owls lose 2-1 to Leicester in their Championship opener at the King Power Stadium.

August 13: Prohibition notice on the North Stand lifted after “the necessary professional safety assurances”.

September 4: On Wednesday, supporters launch a protest against Chansiri outside the Thai embassy in London.

September 30: Players and staff not paid on time.

October 4: Wednesday, lose 5-0 at home to Coventry. Kick-off was delayed after a group of supporters rushed the Hillsborough pitch to protest against Chansiri.

October 14: Players and staff receive exceptional salaries from September.

October 16: News emerges of an imminent liquidation petition of over £1 million owed to HMRC.

October 22: On Wednesday, supporters boycott the home match against Middlesbrough. No official attendance figures have been communicated.

October 24: On Wednesday, submit your application for administration and benefit from a deduction of 12 EFL points.