West Brom insist they have not breached EFL’s financial rules
West Brom insist they have “fully complied” with the EFL’s financial rules amid fears of a points deduction for the relegation-threatened Championship side.
The Press Association understands, as per an initial report by The Telegraph, that the Club Financial Reporting Unit (CFRU) filed a compliance report to the Baggies over a breach of the loss limits for the 2024-25 season under the league’s profitability and sustainability (P&S) rules. PA understands that, under the sanctioning guidelines, sanctions should be applied in the season after breach, which would mean, if a points penalty were imposed, it would affect Albion’s points total this season. That could have a significant impact on the club, who sit 20th in the Sky Bet Championship, just two points above the relegation zone. However, Albion have now released a statement insisting they believe they are fully compliant. “West Bromwich Albion acknowledges media reports relating to the club’s compliance with the EFL’s Profitability & Sustainability (P&S) rules,” the statement said. “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. “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.” Under the P&S rules, Championship clubs must keep losses under £39million over the three-year assessment period. Some losses are ‘added back’ in the P&S calculation, such as spending on infrastructure, youth and women’s football. As a club that competed in the Championship last season, West Brom were required to submit their annual accounts for 2024-25 by December 31, 2025. Accounts of all clubs are assessed for compliance. Decisions taken over sanctions by the Club Financial Reporting Panel (CFRP) are usually published, but prior to that discussions between a club and the EFL remain strictly confidential. The EFL has declined to comment.
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