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Second HMRC Adjournment Keeps Salford Red Devils’ Season Alive

A new court date of October 29 prolongs uncertainty over unpaid tax and club governance.

Overview

  • Wednesday’s ruling gives the club a further reprieve to complete its remaining 2025 Super League fixtures, the team said in a statement.
  • Reports differ on the HMRC liability, with figures cited at around £500,000 and over £700,000, while accounts are reported frozen and short-term funding has come from WeDo Finance.
  • The February takeover by a consortium led by Dario Berta included promises of bridging finance that have not materialised, prompting executive departures and mounting scrutiny.
  • The RFL has called the situation damaging for the sport and previously imposed a £1.2m sustainability cap, as Salford sit bottom with three wins from 24 and a minus‑844 points difference.
  • Supporters’ group The 1873 rejected the club’s response to the delay and planned a protest on September 4, as owners earlier provided assurances to Greater Manchester and Salford mayors about finishing the season.