EFL release two fixtures lists for Derby in Championship and League One as relegation threat looms over financial issues
DERBY COUNTY have been handed an ‘interchangeable’ fixture list as they face the threat of relegation to the third tier.
Wayne Rooney’s Rams have been handed a £100,000 fine following an investigation into their financial irregularities.
Derby avoided relegation by the skin of their teeth last season, finishing one point above Wycombe.
Last month, the EFL won an appeal to have a disciplinary commission against Derby before an independent body opted to hand out a fine instead of a points deduction.
That decision can still be appealed by the EFL meaning the possibility of a points deduction remains.
Sheffield Wednesday were handed a 12-point deduction last year for breaking spending rules.
That was later reduced to six and Wycombe will argue that Derby deserve similar treatment.
If that’s the case, the fixture list will be interchangeable with League One side Wycombe.
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An EFL statement said: “The EFL can confirm that it has developed an interchangeable fixture list for Derby County and Wycombe Wanderers, while the disciplinary process is finalised.
“The fixture list for both the Championship and League One will be published in full based on the 2020/21 final standings, pending any appeals relating to this decision.”
Derby will currently host Huddersfield in their opening fixture while Wycombe take on Accrington Stanley.
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