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SHEFFIELD, England (AP) \u2014 financially distressed<\/span> 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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<\/span> \u2014 A form of bankruptcy protection.<\/p>\n

Then, in December, he received an additional six point deduction for multiple financial regulatory violations.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, founded in 1867, has just one win and eight draws this season.<\/p>\n

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