West Bromwich Albion could face a points deduction this season following an alleged breach of the English Football League’s financial regulations.
The potential sanction, understood by the Press Association, stems from a compliance report filed by the Club Financial Reporting Unit (CFRU) regarding the club's loss limits for the 2024-25 season under the EFL’s profitability and sustainability (P&S) rules.
The Telegraph first reported the development on Monday.
Under EFL guidelines, any sanctions are typically applied in the season immediately following the breach. This means that if a points penalty is imposed, it would directly impact Albion’s current standing in the Championship.
The club currently sits 20th in the Sky Bet Championship, a mere two points above the relegation zone, making any deduction potentially catastrophic.
It is understood that West Brom would attempt to defer any punishment until the next season, if it was to come their way. Beyond a points deduction, other possible penalties include a transfer embargo or a financial fine.
However, Albion have released a statement insisting they believe they are fully compliant.
"West Bromwich Albion acknowledges media reports relating to the club's compliance with the EFL's Profitability & Sustainability (P&S) rules," the statement said.
"The club considers that it has fully complied with the P&S rules. The club will continue to co-operate with the EFL's Club Financial Reporting Unit and looks forward to resolving this matter.
"Albion understands the concerns of supporters and thanks fans for their unwavering support of the team, whose success on the pitch during the final four games of the season remains our absolute priority. It would not be appropriate for the club to comment further at this stage."
As a club competing in the Championship last season, West Brom were mandated to submit their annual accounts for the 2024-25 period by 31 December 2025, with all clubs' submissions assessed for compliance.
The club would have had 14 days to respond to the CFRU's report, with a hearing usually scheduled within 28 days of its submission. While decisions by the Club Financial Reporting Panel (CFRP) are generally made public, discussions between clubs and the EFL remain confidential until that point.
So far this season, two teams in the Championship have received points deductions. Leicester City were deducted six points in February after being found to have breached Premier League financial rules. Earlier this month, the team lost their appeal to have the points deduction overturned. The former Premier League champions are currently 23rd in the table and four points from safety.
Elsewhere, Sheffield Wednesday, who have already been relegated, were deducted 12 points in October after filing for administration. The Owls were docked a further six points by the EFL for multiple breaches of its regulations in December.
The EFL has declined to comment.
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