Wigan relegated to League One after failing with points deduction appeal

after the fourth Thursday in March.

“In such circumstances EFL regulations state that, in the event a club is relegated by virtue of their final position following the conclusion of the league campaign, then the deduction would apply in the following season.

“As the club was not in the relegation places following the last round of Championship fixtures, the sanction was then applied to their 2019-20 total which resulted in a 23rdplaced finish.

“In cases of insolvency, the panel does not determine the timing of the sanction as it can in independent disciplinary proceedings.”

Wigan finished 13th in the

Sky Bet Championship after losing just one of their final 15 games, winning eight.

But the decision will see them finish 23rd after boss Paul Cook quit last week with the Latics searching for a new manager.

“The club put forward a strong case and naturally we are disappointed at the decision,” a Wigan statement read.

“The first-team management will now prepare the team for next season’s Sky Bet League One campaign.”

The appeal was held on Friday where, in a five-point statement, it was revealed that one of the administrators, Gerald Krasner, held an hour-long video meeting with Wigan owner Au Yeung Wai Kay as part of their investigation into the club’s situation.

Joint administrators Krasner and Paul Stanley both gave witness statements and were cross-examined by the tribunal.

It was also revealed that “detailed talks” with bidders over the sale of the club were to continue this week.