Sheffield Wednesday Hit With New Points Deduction as Ex-Owner Chansiri is Banned

Sheffield Wednesday’s challenging season has plunged into a deeper crisis. An additional six-point deduction has hit the club, compounding its fight for survival in the Championship. Furthermore, former owner Dejphon Chansiri has received a three-year ban from all football-related activities, marking a definitive end to his turbulent tenure. This new penalty, on top of a previous deduction, leaves the club in a perilous position.

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Double Trouble: A Fresh Deduction and a Director Ban

The English Football League (EFL) imposed the latest six-point penalty due to multiple serious breaches of its regulations. The decision follows an investigation that found the club repeatedly failed to meet its financial obligations.

Specifically, the club failed to pay players’ wages on time in March, May, and June 2025. In addition, it also missed payments to other staff members and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Consequently, the EFL took firm action to penalise the financial mismanagement. The ruling also saw Dejphon Chansiri banned from being an owner or director of any EFL club for three years, a direct result of the repeated breaches under his leadership.

Infographic detailing Sheffield Wednesday's 18-point deduction with sections for 12 points for administration and 6 points for financial breaches.

The Mountain to Climb: A Total 18-Point Penalty

This latest punishment worsens an already desperate situation at Hillsborough. The club previously received a severe 12-point deduction in October after formally entering administration, an event covered in detail by news outlets, The Guardian. Therefore, the Owls now face a staggering total deduction for the season.

Initial Penalty: 12 points for entering administration.
Additional Penalty: 6 points for failing to pay players and staff.
Total Deduction: 18 points.

This combined penalty leaves Sheffield Wednesday at the bottom of the Championship table on minus 10 points. As a result, they are now a massive 27 points adrift from safety, making survival an almost impossible task.

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Behind the Points Deduction: A Pattern of Breaches

The sanctions against the club and its former owner stem from a clear pattern of regulatory failures. The EFL’s investigation uncovered a list of infractions that occurred under Chansiri’s ownership. These issues went far beyond simply paying players late.

The EFL also found the club in breach of rules concerning outstanding transfer fee payments owed to other clubs and failures in its financial reporting to HMRC. These repeated failures showed a disregard for league rules and ultimately led to the severe penalties now facing the club.

A New Era, An Uphill Battle

In conclusion, Sheffield Wednesday faces a monumental battle for its Championship status. A crushing 18-point deduction has left the team on -10 points, a huge deficit to overcome. Furthermore, the three-year ban for former owner Dejphon Chansiri closes a chaotic chapter in the club’s history. The path forward for the Owls is incredibly steep. The club’s new administration has a massive challenge ahead to restore stability and hope at Hillsborough.