Edinburgh City Contests Proposed 15-Point Penalty in League Standings
Edinburgh City FC has announced its intention to contest a 15-point deduction imposed by the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL). The deduction, which was announced on August 5, 2025, stems from an insolvency event related to an outstanding debt[1][2][3].
The insolvency event occurred on July 22, triggering an insolvency event as per SPFL regulations, and resulting in a 15-point deduction for the club[4][5][6]. As a result, Edinburgh City currently has a tally of -15 points, placing them at the bottom of League 2[7].
The team's first match of the season was a 2-1 loss against Stirling Albion, which was played before the 15-point deduction was imposed[8]. The six-point deduction in the 2023-24 season had already resulted in Edinburgh City's relegation from League 1[9].
The SPFL rule states that a club undergoing a deductible insolvency event will be deducted 15 points and five points in consecutive seasons[10]. The club has stated that it will begin its appeal process immediately and has made no further comment regarding the appeal at this time[11].
References:
- Edinburgh City FC Announces Appeal Against SPFL Deduction
- SPFL Imposes 15-Point Deduction on Edinburgh City FC
- Edinburgh City FC Faces Insolvency Event
- Edinburgh City FC Appointed Provisional Liquidator
- SPFL Regulations Trigger Insolvency Event for Edinburgh City FC
- Outstanding Debt Leads to Liquidator Appointment for Edinburgh City FC
- Edinburgh City FC Struggles in League 2
- Edinburgh City FC Loses First Match of the Season
- Six-Point Deduction Results in Edinburgh City's Relegation
- SPFL Rule on Deductible Insolvency Events
- No Further Comment on Edinburgh City FC's Appeal
Despite the ongoing controversy surrounding an insolvency event, Edinburgh City FC continues to navigate through competing in League 2. Meanwhile, European leagues and sports enthusiasts worldwide follow the progress of the team's appeal against the 15-point deduction imposed by the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL).
