Oxford United have been docked five points and fined £500 for fielding Eddie Hutchinson, an unregistered player.
The club also received a £3,500 fine, which was suspended, following a hearing at the Football Conference today.
Speaking after the hearing in Birmingham United chariman Kelvin Thomas said: "We are disappointed with the decision.
"We have 14 days in which to appeal, but we are not taking a decision on that right now.
"We will look at all the facts and get all the paperwork together and then make a decision."
Club secretary Mick Brown, whose job it is to register players with the Blue Square Premier, did not speak after the hearing.
An internal investigation is now under way.
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