Football NewsDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 17 Aug 2026
Sheffield United face 12-point deduction threat in ownership payment row
Former owners claim the Blades could be docked 12 points as a High Court hearing looms over a £35m debt.


Sheffield Utd
team
Claim
12-point deduction possible
Amount
£35m owed
Hearing
High Court this week
Parties
United World vs Eltoukhy & Rosen
What happened. United World, the former owners, claim Sheffield United could face a 12-point deduction if a winding-up petition is granted, while current owners dismiss it as a publicity stunt.
- United World says shares were transferred to avoid paying creditors.
- Current owners call the statement a 'publicity stunt'.
- Hearing scheduled for August 19.
“In short, they are trying to take the club without paying for it.”
— United World
The High Court ruling could impact Sheffield United's season if points are deducted.
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