Everton’s points deduction has been lowered from 10 to six following their appeal, which overturned the initial decision made in November.

Premier League side Everton have received good news as their points deduction has been reduced from 10 to six following a review by an Appeal Board.

The initial charge was imposed by an independent Premier League Commission in November, prompting the club to appeal the decision. The outcome of the appeal has now been announced, with the deduction being reduced to six points. Additionally, the assessment that the club failed to act in utmost good faith has been overturned.

In a statement, Everton expressed their satisfaction with the Appeal Board’s decision, stating that they believe their appeal has resulted in a fair reduction in the points sanction. The club highlighted that the Appeal Board deemed the original 10-point deduction to be inappropriate when considering the available benchmarks, including the relevant EFL regulations and the Premier League’s own rules on insolvency, which impose a nine-point deduction.

Furthermore, Everton expressed particular pleasure with the Appeal Board’s decision to overturn the original Commission’s finding that the club failed to act in utmost good faith. This was seen as an important point of principle for the club during the appeal process, and they feel vindicated in pursuing their appeal.

Despite the positive outcome, Everton reiterated their commitment to cooperating with the Premier League in relation to ongoing proceedings for the accounting period ending in June 2023.