Sheff Utd could face points deduction after High Court ruling
Sheffield United could incur a 12-point deduction after the company used to buy the club was placed into liquidation.
Sheffield United may face a 12-point deduction following a High Court ruling, according to the source. COH Sports Bidco Limited (CSBL), which bought the Championship club for just over £100m in December 2024, was placed into liquidation by the High Court on Wednesday. The deal was still owed £35m at the time. A winding-up petition was filed against CSBL by United World, the club's former owners.
The new owners, headed by Steven Rosen and Helmy Eltoukhy, had no representation at the hearing, which lasted only 10 seconds. Sheffield United's spokesperson stated that the club is aware of the hearing and is in contact with the English Football League, with day-to-day operations unaffected. The EFL will consider the implications of CSBL's liquidation and may take further action.
The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) is examining the court's decision in detail and is in contact with the club and the EFL.
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