Portsmouth enters administration again

A High Court hearing in London confirmed Championship club Portsmouth had gone into administration, a development which brings with it an automatic 10-point penalty from Football League chiefs.

However, Pompey may face an even bigger points deduction given it is the second time in as many years that the cash-strapped south coast club has gone into administration.

Portsmouth faces a winding-up hearing next week over an unpaid tax bill, while players and staff at the club have not been paid since January. The club's debts have been estimated at around £4 million ($5.88 million).

Before Friday's hearing, Portsmouth was languishing in 18th place in the Championship, but the 10-point penalty would see it drop to 21st place, just outside the relegation zone ahead of Coventry City on goal difference.