Huddersfield face EFL fine for fielding weakened team against Birmingham
Monday 1 May 2017 20:21, UK
Huddersfield Town are expected to be fined for fielding a weakened team in their Championship game against Brimingham City on Saturday.
With a place in the play-offs secure, Huddersfield manager David Wagner made ten changes for the 2-0 defeat at St Andrew's.
The EFL are concerned that Wagner's team selection affected the integrity of the league because Birmingham City are fighting to stay in the Championship alongside Nottingham Forest and Blackburn Rovers.
An EFL Spokesman said: "We are aware of Huddersfield Town's team selection for their fixture at Birmingham City on Saturday and the EFL executive will be considering the matter on Tuesday.
"EFL rules state that all clubs are subject to the requirement to play their strongest side in all Sky Bet League matches unless some satisfactory reason is given.
"In the event of any explanation not being deemed satisfactory, the EFL board, at its discretion, can refer the matter to a disciplinary commission."
