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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Mark Walker

PFA launches High Court legal action against EFL over League One salary cap rule changes

The EFL is facing legal action over their new salary cap rules - (Getty)

High Court action has been launched by the Professional Footballers’ Association against the English Football League following a dispute over updated League One salary cap regulations.

The legal challenge follows a vote by third-tier clubs in May to amend the Salary Cost Management Protocol (SCMP) rules, a move intended to cut financial losses and curb dependence on funding from team owners.

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