SHEFFIELD, England (AP) — financially distressed Sheffield Wednesday became the first team in English Football League history to be relegated in February, but their arch-rivals dealt a decisive blow on Sunday.
Wednesday’s 2-1 loss to Sheffield United confirmed relegation from the Second Division Championship to League One. The team is currently minus-7 points, 41 points from safety.
Wednesday was deducted 12 points in October due to unpaid wages on various occasions during Thai businessman Digifong Chansiri’s ownership of the club. enter into administration — A form of bankruptcy protection.
Then, in December, he received an additional six point deduction for multiple financial regulatory violations.
Wednesday, founded in 1867, has just one win and eight draws this season.
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