Hull could face points deduction in Premier League

Hull could face points deduction in Premier LeagueImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Hull City were promoted to the Premier League for the fourth time in their history after beating Middlesbrough at WembleyByDale JohnsonFootball issues correspondentPublished17 June 20261059 CommentsWhen Hull City won promotion back to the Premier League by beating Middlesbrough in the play-off final it came with guaranteed riches of about £200m.But the Tigers must now sell players before the end of the month to avoid a potential points deduction in the Premier League.Hull have an overspend of about £6m on their profit and sustainability (PSR) calculation. Under English Football League rules, that could lead to a six-point penalty.Initially it was believed the club's overspend had been caused by promotion bonuses which were triggered by the 1-0 victory over Boro in the Championship showdown at Wembley.But it has since come to light that these payments are, in effect, ghosted in the accounts for the calculation in the season which the promotion happens. Hull would have faced PSR challenges regardless of winning the play-off final.When the Premier League fixtures are published on Friday morning (10:00 BST), the East Yorkshire club will have more than just their opening matches to think about.'We have overspent and we have to sell some players'Football finance expert Kieran Maguire told BBC Sport Hull's losses had been "relatively modest" in recent seasons.But that was only possible with their transfer business, with £33m brought in from the sales of winger Jaden Philogene and defender Jacob Greaves."Their numbers were good partly due to the fact that they had some very successful player sales and they contribute towards covering losses," said Maguire."The club lost just under £19m in 2023-24, and around £10m in 2024-25 which, before you count things like infrastructure, academy and community, suggests an overspend in 2025-26 somewhere...