Portsmouth will find out on Thursday whether an appeal by tax authorities which disputes the amount of money they are owed has been successful, reports BBC Sport. HM Revenue & Customs says it is owed £13m more than the £24m claimed by Portsmouth's administrators.

Pompey, who were relegated to the Championship in May, are striving to come out of administration.

If the appeal succeeds, Pompey could face a further points penalty and the threat of liquidation.