Everton's penalty for breaching Premier League financial rules has been reduced from 10 points to six after an appeal.
The club were immediately docked 10 points in November for breaking profit and sustainability rules in the three years to 2021-22.
The punishment - the biggest in Premier League history - dropped Everton from 14th to 19th in the table.
The reduction lifts them from 17th to 15th, although the club is facing another possible points deduction.
Everton, who admitted the breach, said they are "satisfied" with the reduction though they now face an anxious wait after being charged in January along with Nottingham Forest for alleged breaches in their accounts for 2022-23.
That case must be heard by 8 April, however, any appeal could take that process to 24 May, the week after the season has concluded.
Source: BBC Sports
