Every Premier League Points Deduction in History-and the Clubs Hit by Them

Points deductions are among the rarest and most serious punishments a Premier League club can face. Since the division was founded in 1992, only a handful of clubs have suffered the sanction, with points being taken away for a variety of disciplinary and financial reasons.

The punishment has recently returned to the spotlight because of Manchester City 's long-running Premier League case. After years of investigation and a lengthy independent commission hearing, City were found guilty of 114 of the 115 financial rule breaches brought against them by the Premier League.

The allegations cover a range of issues, including the club's financial reporting and other regulatory requirements, relating to the period between 2009 and 2018. The commission's findings now leave City facing the prospect of a separate decision on the appropriate punishment, with apoints deduction among the potential sanctionsfor the multiple-time Premier League champions.

If City are ultimately docked points, which clubs would they join? Here is the history of every Premier League points deduction since the competition began.

The punishment followed their failure to fulfill a fixture against relegation rivals Blackburn Rovers the previous month. Manager Bryan Robson claimed he was without 23 players through injury and illness and could not field a full squad.

Boro said they had been assured the game could be postponed, but failed to provide the required evidence. They were fined £50,000 ($66,285) and docked three points, with a subsequent court appeal also failing.

The deduction proved costly as Middlesbrough finished 19th, just two points from safety. Portsmouth (9 points, March 2010) Avram Grant was Portsmouth's manager during the 2009-10 season.

Pompey had been struggling financially for some time following heavy spending in the transfer market and a lack of investment. A proposed takeover eventually went through, but new owner Ali Al-Faraj was unable to resolve the club's mounting problems.

Portsmouth failed to pay wages between December 2009 and February 2010 and were also served with a winding-up order over unpaid taxes. The club subsequently entered administration, triggering an automatic nine-point deduction and leaving them at the bottom of the table.