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However, under the FA's rules, Sunderland could have been docked that one point. "Any club found to have played an ineligible player in a match shall have any points gained from that match deducted from its record and have levied upon it a fine," the FA rules state.

"The company may vary this decision in respect of the points gained only in circumstances where the ineligibility is due to the failure to obtain an International Transfer Certificate or where the ineligibility is related to the player's status only.

Posted By: SCC 28, Apr 24, 12:37:31