Sheffield United, the Premier League club facing relegation, has been dealt a blow as they prepare for the upcoming Championship season. An independent disciplinary commission of the English Football League (EFL) has imposed a minus-two-point deduction on the club for defaulting on payments owed to other clubs during the previous season.
Additionally, the commission has deferred another two-point deduction until the conclusion of the approaching season, stipulating that it will only be enforced if Sheffield United fails to meet their financial obligations once again.
The EFL's investigation revealed that Sheffield United had been in default for over 550 days, prompting the club to agree to cover the league's expenses, totaling £310,455.
This setback adds to Sheffield United's woes as they navigate through a challenging season in the Premier League. Currently languishing in 20th place on the table, the Blades find themselves nine points adrift of safety with only seven games remaining.
As they face the prospect of relegation, Sheffield United must now contend with a points deduction at the outset of their Championship campaign, further complicating their efforts to bounce back from a disappointing season in the top flight.
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