BIRMINGHAM FACE 12-POINT PENALTY

BIRMINGHAM could be hit with a 12-point deduction by the English Football League after allegedly breaking Financial Fair Play rules.

The Blues have been referred to a disciplinary commission, which will hear representations from both the club and the EFL.

The EFL said in August it was “exceptionally disappointed” over the £2million signing of Danish left-back Kristian Pedersen while the club was under a transfer embargo.

Birmingham were placed under the embargo after exceeding losses of £39m over a three-year period.

Boss Garry Monk was only allowed to sign five players during the summer window – and all were either free transfers or loans.