West Bromwich Albion Faces Relegation Threat After Two-Point Deduction
West Bromwich Albion have been hit with an immediate two-point deduction by the English Football League (EFL) for breaching profit and sustainability rules, plunging them back into relegation danger with just two matches remaining in the Championship season.
The deduction, confirmed by the EFL’s Club Financial Review Panel (CFRP), means Albion have dropped from 52 points to 50 points, leaving them six points above the relegation zone with two games left to play. The club had previously secured mathematical safety following a 3-0 victory over Watford on Tuesday, but the financial penalty has reversed that position.
West Brom’s punishment stems from an alleged breach of the £39 million loss limit over the three-year period ending in the 2024-25 season. The CFRP determined that the club’s losses exceeded the upper threshold during this period, despite the club’s continued denial of any wrongdoing. Albion maintain they have fully complied with the EFL’s profitability and sustainability regulations.
As a result of the deduction, Albion now sit in 20th place in the Championship table, six points clear of third-bottom Oxford United. With matches remaining against promotion-chasing Ipswich Town at home and already-relegated Sheffield Wednesday away, Albion need just one more point to guarantee their survival and avoid relegation.
The club has confirmed it will consider an appeal against the decision, with the EFL allowing up to 28 days for a resolution if an appeal is formally lodged. West Brom’s statement emphasized their disagreement with the CFRP’s findings and reiterated their belief in full compliance with financial regulations.
For Albion, the immediate focus shifts to securing the necessary point on the pitch, with the knowledge that their Championship status for next season now hinges on results in their final two fixtures rather than the mathematical certainty they enjoyed earlier in the week.
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