Hamilton Accies have confirmed they will appeal their 15-point deduction imposed by the SPFL.
Last night, the Lanarkshire club were found guilty of multiple SPFL rule breaches by an independent disciplinary panel.
Those four charges saw the club fined £9,000, and more importantly, docked 15 points.
As a result, they sit rock bottom of the Championship, eight points adrift of Airdrieonians with only three matches left of the season, meaning relegation to League One looks highly likely.
A club statement reads: "Hamilton Academical Football Club can confirm following a board meeting this afternoon that we shall be launching an appeal against the SPFL Tribunal Determination communicated to us yesterday.
"At this time, we are unable to provide any further comments on the matter.
"We kindly ask for the continued backing of the players and management team as we enter the final three crucial games of the season. Your support plays a vital role in driving the team forward, and it will be more important than ever as we push for a strong finish.
"Thank you for your understanding and support. Hamilton Academical Board Of Directors."
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A statement on the SPFL website reads: "Hamilton Academical Football Club (the 'Club') have today (17 April) received a 15-point deduction and been fined £9,000 after the Club was found to have breached multiple SPFL Rules by an independent SPFL disciplinary tribunal.
"The SPFL Board had issued four charges against the Club and the Club were found by the independent tribunal to have breached SPFL Rules and have been sanctioned as follows:
- Charge 1: Breach of Rules B1, E17 and E18 in relation to the failure to notify the SPFL of Remuneration Defaults in respect of six players and a failure to act with the utmost good faith in its representations to the SPFL Board regarding the lifting of a transfer embargo after previous Remuneration and Tax Defaults.
Sanction: Immediate 12 point deduction and £5,000 fine
- Charge 2: Breach of Rule D4.3.2 in relation to the provision of incorrect information regarding stadium ownership in the Club’s Season 2024/25 Membership Criteria submission.
Sanction: £3,000 fine (£1,500 of which has been suspended)
- Charge 3: Breach of Rule D4.8 in relation to the downgrading of the Club’s Scottish FA Club Licence overall award from Bronze to Entry level.
Sanction: Immediate 3 point deduction
- Charge 4: Breach of Rule E28.7 in relation to the late provision of the Club’s Membership Criteria submission for Season 2025/26.
Sanction: £1,000 fine (fully suspended)
"The William Hill Championship table will be updated accordingly."
Hamilton have responded, insisting they will explore all of their options before considering an appeal.
A spokesperson said: "We are astonished but we shall wait for the written reasons then the board will meet to consider an appeal."
