Huddersfield Town asked to explain Birmingham City selection by Football League

The Football League will study Huddersfield Town's explanation behind last weekend's team selection at Birmingham City before deciding what action, if any, will be taken against the club.

By The Newsroom

Published 2nd May 2017, 17:42 BST

Updated 9th May 2017, 18:55 BST

David Wagner made ten changes to his Huddersfield Town team that lost 2-0 to Birmingham City at the weekend

David Wagner, with the play-offs in mind, made ten changes to the team that went on to lose 2-0 at St Andrew's.

The result was a major boost to the Blues' hopes of survival, leaving third bottom Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray bemoaning the make-up of the side named by Wagner.

A statement from the League read: "We have today written to Huddersfield Town to request their observations in relation to team selection during their recent Sky Bet Championship match with Birmingham City and, as per our regulations, the EFL Executive will refer the matter to the Board if it is deemed appropriate to do so.

"It should be noted, however, that the result of Saturday’s game will stand in all circumstances and any potential action would be taken against Huddersfield Town directly."