West Brom at risk of points deduction which could relegate them over alleged financial breach

West Brom at risk of points deduction which could relegate them over alleged financial breachChampionship strugglers West Bromwich Albion have been charged with an alleged breach of financial rules but are fighting to delay any possible sanctions until next seasonCommentsSportDaniel Marsh Senior Sports Reporter11:13, 13 Apr 2026Updated 11:14, 13 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesWest Brom have been charged with an alleged breach of financial rules(Image: Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC)West Bromwich Albion are at risk of a points deduction which may leave their hopes of Championship survival in severe jeopardy after reportedly being charged with an alleged breach of profit and sustainability rules.‌The news will come as a significant blow to the Baggies, who have endured a chastening campaign to leave them just two points above the Championship relegation zone. A seven-match unbeaten run has helped them stay ahead of Oxford United and Leicester, the two sides who are poised to join Sheffield Wednesday in League One as things stand with four fixtures remaining.‌But The Telegraph claim that West Brom have been charged with an alleged breach of financial rules relating to last season and, as such, could be hit with a points deduction.‌With any sporting sanctions from the previous campaign required to be applied the following season under English Football League guidelines, the situation is likely to have major repercussions in the Championship survival battle.READ MORE: Luton boss Jack Wilshere wins first trophy as manager with EFL Trophy final triumphREAD MORE: Inside Championship play-off vote as clubs' feelings on radical new format revealedThe report goes on to add that West Brom are pushing for any sanctions to be delayed until next season. It is also noted that their breach is 'not thought to be significant'.A points deduction is one possible sanction and Leicester were docked six points back in February for breaching financial rules. A similar outcome wo...