Sheffield Wednesday's crisis is deepening, with the Championship club potentially facing further points deductions. The Owls' position in the second tier is already precarious following their punishment for entering administration, but things could deteriorate further. The club may face additional penalties due to former owner Dejphon Chansiri's failure to pay staff on time during his tenure.

Chansiri's decade-long ownership of the club ended last week when they were placed into administration. Consequently, the EFL imposed an automatic 12-point deduction as per rules agreed by clubs back in 2004, leaving the Owls languishing at the bottom of the division with -6 points. As of this weekend's matches, they are a staggering 16 points adrift of Blackburn Rovers, who sit just above the relegation zone in 21st place.

According to The Times, the club could be hit with two more points deductions. In June, the EFL announced it had initiated proceedings against the club for failing to pay staff on time in March and May.

While the EFL has not confirmed this, it is understood that a date has been set for an independent disciplinary commission to hear the case against...