Reading handed six-point deduction for breaching EFL’s financial regulations

Reading's fellow Championship side Derby, handed a 12-point deduction for going into administration in September, were given a further nine-point penalty on Tuesday for breaking the EFL’s accounting rules.
Reading handed six-point deduction for breaching EFL’s financial regulations

Reading have accepted a six-point penalty handed down by the English Football League (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Reading have been hit with a six-point deduction for breaking the English Football League’s financial regulations.

The Sky Bet Championship club has also had a further six-point deduction suspended after admitting to breaching the EFL’s profitability and sustainability rules.

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