Volos and Panserraikos hit with point deductions over match-fixing allegations

The Hellenic Football Federation’s Ethics Committee has imposed point deductions on the clubs Volos Elabet and Panserraikos following an investigation into suspected match-fixing. Reports indicate that Volos has been docked three points, while Panserraikos received a four-point penalty. The disciplinary action stems from public allegations made by Swedish player Sundgren, who claimed in a podcast that participants were instructed on how to concede penalties during the 2024-25 Super League playout matches between the two teams.

While Sundgren later retracted his statements, the National Platform for Combating Match-Fixing (EPATHLA) conducted a formal investigation and forwarded its findings to the Ethics Committee for further review. Club owner Achilleas Beos of Volos has criticized the decision, labeling it as baseless and an act of persecution against his team, vowing to challenge the ruling. The Ethics Committee typically does not issue official press releases regarding its decisions, so these penalties have been confirmed through secondary reports. The clubs are now expected to navigate the appeals process as the findings continue to impact the league standings.