# Sheffield United CEO Stephen Bettis on points deduction

> Sheffield United CEO Stephen Bettis says club won't face points deduction despite EFL investigation.
- Title: Sheffield United CEO Stephen Bettis on points deduction
- Summary: Sheffield United CEO Stephen Bettis says club won't face points deduction despite EFL investigation. Sheffield United CEO Stephen Bettis states the club does…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cmdxwvwgezlpo
- Published: 2026-10-07T13:50:22.789+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sheffield united, efl, points deduction, championship, stephen bettis, coh sports bidco limited, liquidation, winding up petition, sports
## EFL investigation
Sheffield United's CEO Stephen Bettis says the club do not expect to receive an English Football League points deduction.
## Liquidation background
The company that bought Sheffield United for £100m in December 2024 is still owed £35m by the club.
## Winding up petition
A winding-up petition filed in July against the club's former owners could trigger a 12-point penalty under EFL rules.
## Bettis' position
Bettis says the club did not go into insolvency and the winding up petition happened after the entity was no longer part of the group.
## Risk of penalty
Bettis admits there remains a risk of fines or points deductions as the EFL investigation continues.
## Ongoing discussions
Discussions continue between the Blades owners and former owner Prince Abdullah bin Mosaad Al Saud over a £35m payment.
## Key takeaway

Sheffield United CEO Stephen Bettis states the club does not expect a points deduction from the EFL as the company that owned the club did not go into insolvency.