Macclesfield Town FC has been charged by the English Football League with misconduct for non-payment of wages.
The EFL said the club has been referred to a disciplinary commission for 'failing to pay its players on the applicable payment due dates'.
The League Two club was given until 4pm on Wednesday to provide a response to an EFL request for information.
In a statement, the EFL said the club has been notified of 'multiple charges related to failing to adhere to the terms of the contracts that are in operation' as a result of the information provided.
The statement confirmed: "Macclesfield Town has been charged with misconduct under EFL Regulation 63.7 for non-payment of wages and referred to a Disciplinary Commission for failing to pay its players on the applicable payment due dates.
"The EFL recognises the impact the non-payment of wages has on the health and wellbeing of those involved and has been engaged in discussions with Macclesfield Town and the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) to try and find an appropriate solution.
"The Club was given until 4pm yesterday to provide a response to the EFL's request for information in this respect. As a result of the information provided, the EFL has notified the Club of multiple charges related to failing to adhere to the terms of the contracts that are in operation.
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"The Disciplinary Commission has the power to impose a full range of sanctions as set out in Regulation 92 if the Club is found to be in breach."
The EFL confirmed on Tuesday an investigation had been launched.
The Silkmen have been dogged by financial difficulties in recent months and their senior players took a stand at the weekend, striking over non-payment of wages.
The League Two side was forced to field youth players and loanees in a 4-0 loss at home in the FA Cup to non-league Kingstonian.
Players were paid their wages two weeks late in September, the EFL having to step in and ensure monies were paid for the period of July and September through the use of solidarity and basic award payments.
October's wages were then delayed and that prompted the action taken by the senior players.
The club did fulfill its Leasing.com Trophy fixture on Wednesday night, losing 3-1 at Shrewsbury Town.
The EFL statement went on: "As a result of the Club fulfilling its obligations in respect of playing last night’s Leasing.com Trophy fixture, the EFL has released an immediate payment of £30,000 secured through participation in this season’s competition to assist in the payment of wages to players and staff."
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