diff --git a/server.py b/server.py
index ddf6650c1..c31eadc73 100644
--- a/server.py
+++ b/server.py
@@ -50,11 +50,17 @@ def purchasePlaces():
     competition = [c for c in competitions if c['name'] == request.form['competition']][0]
     club = [c for c in clubs if c['name'] == request.form['club']][0]
     placesRequired = int(request.form['places'])
-    competition['numberOfPlaces'] = int(competition['numberOfPlaces'])-placesRequired
-    flash('Great-booking complete!')
+    if int(club['points']) >= placesRequired:
+        competition['numberOfPlaces'] = int(competition['numberOfPlaces'])-placesRequired
+        club['points'] = str(int(club['points']) - placesRequired)
+        flash('Great-booking complete!')
+    else:
+        flash(f"You do not have enough points to book {placesRequired} places. You currently have {club['points']} points.")
+    
     return render_template('welcome.html', club=club, competitions=competitions)
 
 
+
 # TODO: Add route for points display