Sheffield Wednesday's turbulent season has taken another dramatic turn after the English Football League (EFL) confirmed a fresh six-point deduction for the club. This latest sanction plunges the beleaguered Championship side to the very bottom of the league table.
Details of the Latest Sanction
The new penalty was imposed for multiple breaches of EFL regulations concerning payment obligations. The club failed to pay its players in March, May, and June of this year, and also missed payments to other staff members and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). This is not the first time the Owls have been punished this season; they were handed a 12-point deduction in October after being placed into administration by former owner Dejphon Chansiri.
In a statement, the EFL confirmed the immediate points deduction and also revealed that Dejphon Chansiri has been banned from being an owner or director of any EFL club for three years. The League added that while other financial matters from the 2025-26 season are still being reviewed, it is not seeking any further points deductions related to that period.
Ongoing Financial Struggles and Future
The club's financial woes continue to dominate its outlook. The EFL and Sheffield Wednesday remain in discussions regarding an appeal against a fee restriction, which currently limits their transfer activity until the end of the winter 2027 window. This issue is expected to be resolved as part of the club's eventual exit from administration.
On the pitch, the cumulative 18-point deduction has had a devastating effect. The club now sits at the foot of the Championship with a total of -10 points. Their form has been equally bleak, with just a single victory all season—a 2-0 win at Portsmouth on 20 September—and a run of four consecutive defeats, including a heavy 3-0 loss to local rivals Sheffield United last month.
This latest development marks a new low for the historic club, casting serious doubt over its immediate future in the second tier of English football as it battles severe financial and sporting crises.
