West Brom is the latest EFL Championship club to have allegedly breached Profit and Sustainability Rules, but is adamant it has complied with the rules in hopes of avoiding an immediate points deduction.
West Bromwich Albion claims it has “fully complied” with the English Football League’s (EFL) profit and sustainability rules (PSR) after reports it was in breach of the standards.
On 13 April, The Telegraph alleged West Brom breached PSR after its 2024/25 annual finance statement recorded the club had posted losses of £55.6m across the last three seasons, exceeding the £39m threshold.
While the figures could be subject to change, as expenditure on club infrastructure, such as training grounds and stadium developments, is not classed as losses, West Brom could face a points deduction effective from this current 2025/26 EFL Championship season.
If the club are found guilty of breaking PSR, a potential points deduction would see West Brom drop into the relegation zone. The club is currently in 20th place on 46 points, two points off Oxford United, who sit 22nd on 42 points.
The EFL’s Club Financial Reporting Unit, an independent body to monitor, review and enforce the EFL’s financial regulations, had reportedly informed West Brom of an alleged breach of PSR. West Brom has up to 14 days to respond back to the Club Financial Reporting Unit.
West Brom maintains it has committed no wrongdoing. “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,” the club said in a statement.
“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.”
Championship financial struggles?
West Brom became the latest Championship club to have allegedly breached PSR after Leicester City was hit with a six-point deduction earlier this year.
Leicester’s six-point deduction was upheld after its appeal to overturn the decision was rejected by an independent commission.
The club was questioned as part of an investigation over a failure to submit annual accounts to the Premier League by December 31, 2024, and failure to provide full and prompt assistance to the league in response to its inquiries.
After the six-point deduction became effective this season, it means The Foxes currently sit in the relegation zone on 41 points in 23rd.
If West Brom were to receive a similar points deduction, this would see the club fall to 23rd on 40 points, one position below Leicester.
