Championship side Derby County have been deducted a further nine points after admitting breaches of English Football League accounting rules.
The club were previously docked 12 points for going into administration and have agreed to the dismissal of their appeal against that decision.
The latest penalty leaves Wayne Rooney's side on -3 points - 18 points from safety at the foot of the table.
And it means they are almost certain to be relegated to League One.
