Premier League 2023-24: Everton's Point Deduction Reduced To 6 Following Successful Appeal

Everton receive relief in relegation battle as their successful appeal reduces point deduction to 6. Here are the details.

Premier League: Everton FC are gifted a huge relief in their pursuit for survival in the Premier League, as their successful appeal has led their 10-pint deduction being reduced to 6 points, and with this, the Merseyside club now stand 15th in the Premier League table with 25 points, and 5 points clear of 18th placed Luton Town, as they hold the last relegation spot for now. 

The official club statement released by Everton FC on Monday, February 26, is read as following:

"Everton can confirm an Appeal Board has concluded that the points deduction imposed by an independent Premier League Commission in November be reduced from 10 points to six points, with immediate effect. While the Club is still digesting the Appeal Board’s decision, we are satisfied our appeal has resulted in a reduction in the points sanction."

"We understand the Appeal Board considered the 10-point deduction originally imposed to be inappropriate when assessed against the available benchmarks of which the Club made the Commission aware, including the position under the relevant EFL regulations, and the 9-point deduction that is imposed under the Premier League’s own rules in the event of insolvency. 

Everton also lauded the reading of the situation by the Appeal Board and further expect the apex institution to reduce their remaining 6 point penalty as well.

"The Club is also particularly pleased with the Appeal Board’s decision to overturn the original Commission’s finding that the Club failed to act in utmost good faith. That decision, along with reducing the points deduction, was an incredibly important point of principle for the Club on appeal. The Club, therefore, feels vindicated in pursuing its appeal. 

"Notwithstanding the Appeal Board’s decision, and the positive outcome, the Club remains fully committed to cooperating with the Premier League in respect of the ongoing proceedings brought for the accounting period ending in June 2023.

"The Club is still considering the wider implications of the decision and will make no further comment at this time other than to place on record its thanks to our Fan Advisory Board and other fan groups throughout this process, and to all Evertonians for their ongoing support and patience."