Brentford were awarded the 3 points for the postponed fixture. Apart from that there is no specified penalty for failing to fulfil a fixture.
However in April the EFL stated:
"We deeply regret having to make the decision to suspend Saturday’s game and apologise for the inconvenience this will cause for all those involved, particularly the supporters of both Bolton Wanderers and Brentford. As stated yesterday, as a result of Bolton Wanderers not meeting its fixture obligations as per EFL Regulations, they will now be charged with misconduct and be referred to an Independent Disciplinary Commission."
That seems to be the last statement on the matter.
I know that a few on here have posted that it will get swept under the carpet.
I have never believed that the EFL could make such a statement and there would be no follow up - but I'm beginning to have my doubts.
Invariably the administrators are the main winners in these situations and will end up with a decent wedge. In this case they appear to be doing a terrible job. This may be down partly to having joint administrators and the hotel being dealt with differently to the club. I suspect it's mainly down to them being useless.




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