EFL investigation into Burnley irregularities against Reading

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The Sun reports that the EFL will investigate Burnley for irregularities during their 0-0 draw with Reading in the football Championship on April 15.

“The Clarets” guaranteed promotion in the previous game, more than half of the teams were changed, while Reading are in the red zone of the table and need points to escape relegation. Causing the anger of many teams who are also escaping relegation, including Wigan, Blackpool, Huddersfield, Cardiff City and Rotherham.

According to British media reports, the EFL has sent a letter to Burnley regarding the matter. It will investigate whether it is unusual for the team to make more changes to the players than necessary. 

However, Vincent Kompany’s team insisted the change was due to packed competition. And it is for the freshness of the players only UFABET

However, if the EFL investigates and finds Burnley guilty, they could face fines and points deductions as well. 

Currently, Reading has 43 points from 44 games, ranked 22nd in the table. Which is still in the relegation zone, one point behind Huddersfield with 44 points. But played more than one game Ventry 1-2 last Saturday. As for the last two games, the team will face Wigan, the 23rd team and visit Huddersfield.