SHEFFIELD, England, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Sheffield Wednesday, who were docked 18 points for financial breaches, became the first team in English Football League history to be relegated as early as
Sheffield Wednesday Set Unwanted Record with Early Championship Relegation
18-Point Deduction for Breaches
Financial Sanctions Drive Early Relegation
SHEFFIELD, England, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Sheffield Wednesday, who were docked 18 points for financial breaches, became the first team in English Football League history to be relegated as early as February after Sunday's 2-1 loss at Sheffield United ensured their drop from the Championship.
Form Slump and Points Gap
Winless since September and on an 11-match losing streak in all competitions, Wednesday have minus seven points and sit 41 points below 21st-placed West Bromwich Albion, who are the lowest-ranked club above the relegation zone.
Record Set as Early as February
Relegation Confirmed with 13 Matches Remaining
With only 13 matches left in the season, Wednesday can no longer escape falling into the third-tier League One.
Charlie McNeill’s 53rd-Minute Goal
Derby Defeat Details
Wednesday went 2-0 down in the first half of the Sheffield city derby and tried to fight back against 10-man United with Charlie McNeill pulling a goal back in the 53rd minute.
Administration and Sale Status
The 158-year-old football club went into administration in October and are up for sale.
(Reporting by Chiranjit Ojha in Bengaluru; Editing by Andrew Cawthorne)
