• Birmingham left five points above relegation zone
• Club breached profitability and sustainability rules
Birmingham City have been hit with a nine-point penalty by the Football League for breaching financial regulations. The deduction leaves the club five points above the Championship relegation zone.
The rules state that if clubs exceed losses of £39m over a three-year period they will face a penalty from the EFL of up to a 12-point deduction.
Written by Guardian sport
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