Edinburgh, Scotland – Hibernian FC has been found guilty of breaching Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) regulations, resulting in a potential point deduction.
The Easter Road club has been accused of fielding an ineligible player in several league matches, sparking an investigation by the SPFL’s Compliance Officer.
After reviewing the evidence, the SPFL has announced that Hibernian FC will face a disciplinary hearing, where they could face a points deduction of up to 10 points.
Hibernian FC has released a statement apologizing for the administrative error and vowing to cooperate fully with the SPFL.
“We take full responsibility for the mistake and are working to ensure it doesn’t happen again,” the statement read. “We will accept the consequences of our actions.”
The potential points deduction could have significant implications for Hibernian FC’s season, potentially impacting their top-six finish and European qualification hopes.
