Wigan handed second four-point deduction after failing to cover wage bill

Wigan were handed an initial four-point deduction last Friday after the club failed to pay player salaries this month.

Wigan, who have been relegated from the second-tier Championship, were docked three points in March by the EFL for failing to pay salaries and were charged this season for late payments in June, July and October.

"Following the failure to ensure that an amount equal to 125% of the Club's forecast monthly wage bill was deposited in a designated Club account by Wednesday, 24 May... Wigan Athletic Football Club has been deducted a further four points", the EFL said in a statement.

In response, Wigan said they were "extremely disappointed with this latest decision", adding they will "consider all options open, including legal action in response."