Sheffield United will have two points deducted at the start of the next season they play in the English Football League.
According to the EFL on Thursday, this is punishment for defaulting on payments to other clubs.
The charges relate to the 2022/2023 season, when the Blades were promoted from the Championship.
Sheffield United were also given a further two points suspended, which will be activated if they default on a payment to another club.
“An independent Disciplinary Commission (IDC) has determined that Sheffield United Football Club are to be deducted two points at the start of the next season the Club is in the EFL’s jurisdiction, with a further two points suspended until the end of that same season,” the EFL statement said.
Sheffield United have confirmed they will not appeal the sanction and have agreed to pay the EFL’s costs of 310,455 pounds.
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