David Moyes looking on while sad
David Moyes looking on while sad
Everton's chances of receiving money back from Burnley following the outcome of their appeal could prove more difficult now.
The Toffees were ordered to pay the Championship side £26million in compensation and £9.1m in interest following Burnley's lawsuit against the Merseyside club.
The legal battle came following Everton being deducted points for breaches of PSR, with those rule breaks coming in a season that saw Burnley relegated.
Everton have been appealing the decision, but while that process has been underway, they did have to send the financial package to the Turf Moor outfit.
However, now the parent company behind Burnley have been issued with a strike-off notice, adding another twist to the Everton-Burnley saga should the Blues win their appeal.
What does Burnley strike-off notice mean for Everton?
A strike-off notice on Companies House means that your business is at risk of being forced to legally dissolve itself - effectively ceasing to exist.
Velocity Capital (UK) Holdings, the parent company behind Burnley, has failed to submit their accounts in time, thus receiving that notice.
Reacting to the news, BBC journalist Giulia Bould has stated: "All a bit tricky this now if Everton win the appeal isn't it given Burnley's situation."
While also detailing that any possible issue would have been circumvented by the funds being put into a holding account instead until after the appeal.
All a bit tricky this now if Everton win the appeal isn't it given Burnley's situation
It is almost as if someone should have requested the compensation payment be put into a holding account pending the appeal... Oh hang on, they did https://t.co/FUd7yVG1xw
— Giulia Bould (@GiuliaBould) October 28, 2026
If Everton win their appeal, and Velocity Capital (UK) Holdings are struck off of Companies House, it could make getting their money back all the more complicated.
As in that situation any assets or finances associated to the company could become harder to access.
This matters if any of those funds within the business are needed to help repay Everton.
However, Velocity Capital (UK) Holdings and Burnley Football Club are separate legal entities, meaning the strike-off notice does not automatically prevent Burnley from repaying the money - if legally required to do so.
Burnley have previous history with strike-off orders
This is not the first time Burnley's parent company has faced a strike-off order, with Burnley Express detailing the same happened in February 2025.
At that time, their accounts were two years overdue, but were eventually resolved within a month.
So, hopefully this time around a similar scenario can play out, and removing a potential headache or complication behind any repayment.