Luton Town have failed in their appeal to have their 30-point deduction reduced.
10-point deduction and £50,000 fine to stand
Luton Town have failed in their appeal to have their 30-point deduction reduced.
The League Two club contested the Football Association's decision to impose a 10-point deduction for financial irregularities in their dealings with agents.
However, a three-man FA panel has rejected their claims, meaning the 10-point penalty and £50,000 fine for irregular payments to agents will stand.
Luton were hit with the latest 20-point sanction after applying to come out of administration without a CVA (Company Voluntary Arrangement).
A statement from the FA read: "It is highly unfortunate for Luton Town FC and their loyal fans that shortly after the FA Regulatory Commission reached its decision, the Football League quite separately imposed a 20 point deduction for entirely different actions by Luton Town FC.
Immensely disappointed
"The Football Association Appeal Board takes the view that the Football League's decision to deduct 20 points was entirely a matter for the Football League.
"The FA Regulatory Commission's responsibility was to decide the appropriate punishment for Luton Town's admitted breaches of The FA's own rules and regulations.
"The deduction of 10 points was a heavy sanction, as it was intended to be, but was not excessive as a reflection of the seriousness of the breaches and the need to deter such conduct within football clubs."
Luton Town 2020 managing director Gary Sweet said on
Sky Sports News: "We are immensely disappointed.
"We have got to go back now and consult with our investors and see what action we have got to take."
