Leicester City are not at risk of a points deduction this season after the English Football League admitted it does not have the power to punish clubs for Premier League breaches.
The Foxes were charged by the Premier League last month for allegedly breaking profit & sustainability rules.
Leicester followed up by taking legal action, arguing a points penalty while in the Championship would be unlawful.
The EFL has now admitted regulations will not allow such a sanction.
In a statement, the EFL said: "Having taken legal advice, the EFL has confirmed to all parties that whilst it would want to respect any decision of a Premier League disciplinary commission (and vice versa) to deduct points in the EFL, it does not have the power under the Regulations as currently drafted.