Reading could be dragged into scrap with points deduction
Reading could be dragged into the relegation battle with Cardiff City with reports claiming they could be deducted six points before the end of the season.
The Royals are currently sitting comfortably in 14th place in the Championship, 13 points clear of the relegation zone. However, the Daily Mail claim they could have points taken away amid concerns they have failed to comply with an EFL business plan.
The Berkshire club had a six-point deduction for breaching financial rules last season, however, they had a six-point deduction suspended until the end of this season.
And that, it is claimed, is on the verge of being triggered with the club reportedly having failed to cut their spending in accordance with the agreed plan.
It is, however, yet to be seen whether the deduction is to be handed down this season, with the disciplinary process yet to begin.
Cardiff, though, who beat Reading in their last home game, would no doubt welcome another team being embroiled in the relegation battle. If the deduction was sanctioned now, the Royals would be just three points above Cardiff, level with Birmingham City in 19th.
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