West Brom docked two points for PSR rule breaches

West Bromwich Albion, a Championship club, have been penalized with a two-point deduction by the English Football League after violating profit and sustainability rules. The sanction follows an investigation into the club’s financial performance over three seasons leading up to 2024-25.

The Baggies were charged for exceeding the £39m loss ceiling, a threshold they contested. However, an independent financial review panel concluded during a two-day hearing that their losses surpassed the allowed limit, prompting the recommendation for a two-point penalty. This leaves the club in 20th place, with six points separating them from the relegation zone and two games remaining in the season.

West Brom has two weeks to challenge the decision. If an appeal is submitted, the final ruling could be delayed for up to 28 days. Further updates are anticipated. For more on West Bromwich Albion, including news, analysis, and fan commentary, check BBC Sounds.

Albion’s losses “did exceed the upper loss threshold,” according to the panel’s assessment.