Bolton Wanderers will begin next season in League One with a 12-point deduction after going into administration, the English Football League (EFL) said on Monday.

The EFL said it will now begin discussions with Bolton's administrators aimed at achieving a long-term future for the club whose relegation from the Championship was confirmed last month.

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— EFL (@EFL) May 13, 2019

Bolton filed their notice of intention to appoint administrators last week after a winding-up order was adjourned.

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Bolton Wanderers' match against Brentford on Saturday has been called off after players decided to boycott their remaining Championship fixtures over unpaid wages at the second-tier English club, although the English Football League (EFL) has instructed the club to rearrange the match "at the earliest opportunity" and complete its fixture list for the season.

The squad went on strike this month and refused to report for training until players, coaches and the club's non-football staff were paid...