English football club Sheffield Wednesday file for administration | BBC News

Sheffield Wednesday, one of England’s oldest professional football clubs, have filed a notice to be placed into administration.

A notice was filed with the Insolvency and Companies Court at the High Court on Friday morning and the Championship club will now face a 12-point deduction.

Staff have been briefed, while administrators also held a meeting with players.

The news comes following increased supporter protests at Hillsborough, with fans boycotting the game against Middlesbrough on Wednesday.

BBC Sport has contacted Sheffield Wednesday and the English Football League (EFL) for comment.

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