West Brom say they have not broken EFL financial rules as points deduction fears grow

• Potential points penalty would affect this season’s total

• West Brom are 20th, two points above the relegation zone

West Bromwich Albion insist they have “fully complied” with the EFL’s financial rules amid fears of a points deduction for the relegation-threatened Championship side.

The Daily Telegraph reported on Monday that the EFL’s Club Financial Reporting Unit (CFRU) filed a compliance report to West Brom over a breach of the loss limits for the 2024-25 season under profitability and sustainability rules (PSR). Under guidelines, sanctions would be applied in the season after breach. That would mean if a points penalty were imposed, it would affect West Brom’s points total in the current campaign, with the club 20th in the Championship, two points above the relegation zone.