- Club fall to 19th in Championship, four points above drop zone
- Reported £41m wage bill in 2018-19 equated to 194% of turnover
Reading are to be deducted six points for breaking the English Football League’s financial regulations. The Championship club agreed the punishment with the EFL after they breached profit and sustainability rules, which permit a maximum loss of £39m across three seasons. They will also accept a suspended six-point penalty that would be triggered if they fail to comply with a business plan.
Reading’s reported £41m wage bill in 2018-19 equated to 194% of turnover. The six-point deduction will leave the club 19th, four points above the relegation places. As per league regulations, an “agreed decision” ensures an outcome without the need to refer the matter to an independent commission.