Derby County 'fear they may start next season in League One' instead of the Championship, with the EFL plotting their next steps regarding the Rams' financial irregularities.
The Lowdown: Derby future clouded
The Rams have been fined £100,000 for some of their accounting policies and the EFL can appeal against the verdict, potentially leading to a points deduction as well.
That could mean Derby are relegated to League One to the benefit of Wycombe Wanderers, following the latter's 22nd-place finish last season.
The Latest: Key update provided
A key update has now been provided by Sky Sports' Rob Dorsett on Twitter, who states that Derby are concerned that they will be playing League One football in 2021/22.
He also says "I’m told Derby bosses are privately fuming" that next season's Championship fixture have been confirmed with Wycombe's involvement in the competiton not ruled out, while the EFL are now plotting a potential appeal against the £100,000 fine.
The Verdict: Worrying news for Derby fans
Wayne Rooney's side secured safety by the skin of their teeth last month, and while there was positivity in the air after the 3-3 draw with Sheffield Wednesday, that has been replaced by trepidation.
The thought of Derby playing in the third tier of English football doesn't bear thinking about - that hasn't been the case since 1991/92 - so the hope is that further punishment is avoided.
In other news, Derby have been linked with a summer move for an international player. Find out who it is here.