Club Financial Reporting Unit v Sheffield Wednesday FC


Club Financial Reporting Unit v Sheffield Wednesday FC

A decision has been issued by the Independent Club Financial Review Panel (CFRP) in relation to breaches of payment regulations in 2025/26 by Sheffield Wednesday FC, which now confirms that no further sporting sanctions should be applied.

The decision was reached following consideration of a recommendation by the Independent Club Financial Reporting Unit (CFRU) and the recent conclusion of separate Independent Disciplinary Commission proceedings, initiated by the EFL, where the Club was deducted six points for financial breaches and an additional 12 points for entering administration in October 2025.

The Panel opted to accept the recommendation put forward by the CFRU - supported by both the Club and EFL - on the basis that all breaches in both 2024/25 and 2025/26 are as a result of a lack of financial resources being made available by the club’s former owner and chairman Mr Chansiri.

This has led to the subsequent sporting sanctions that have already taken effect in the 2025/26 Championship table.

The panel, formed with three members of the CFRP, was chaired by Christopher Quinlan KC, alongside Alison Royston and Dan Jones.

A copy of the full decision can be accessed via the related documents tab on the right-hand side.

Further details about the CFRP can be found by clicking here.

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