Everton docked another 2 points for financial breaches

Everton suffered another 2-point deduction today for breaching the EPL’s profit and sustainability (PSR) rules, the 2^nd time the team has faced a points deduction this campaign.

The league regulations stipulate that a club can lose no more than 105 million pounds over a 3-year span.

🚨 EXCL: Everton given 2-point deduction for breach of PL PSR rules. Penalty for 3yr cycle to 22-23. Follows 6-point deduction for previous cycle. #EFC drop 1 spot to 16th, 2 points above relegation zone. 7 days to notify if intend to appeal @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/i8ZSYunRta

— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) April 8, 2024

“Over a 3-day hearing in March, the independent Commission heard evidence and arguments from Everton in regard to a range of potential mitigating factors why they breached the rule with 16.6 million pounds, featuring the impact of its 2 straight PSR charges,” the EPL shared today.

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The commission added that they decided to dock 2 points for another breach of the club.

With 2 fewer points, the Toffees dropped 1 place in the standings to 16^th, only 2 points ahead of the relegation zone.

The Premier League side already shared with the supporters that they will appeal the penalty and started the procedure to do so. Everton were 1st docked 10 points earlier this season, but after an appeal, the penalty dropped to 6 points.

Everton drop down to 16th after a further two-point deduction for breaching Premier League financial rules 📉 pic.twitter.com/9WWZ5pQZwN

— B/R Football (@brfootball) April 8, 2024