West Bromwich Albion have been charged with an alleged breach of the English Football League's profit and sustainability rules, placing their Championship survival hopes in jeopardy. The club, currently just two points above the relegation zone, could face a points deduction that would deepen their perilous position.
According to a report in The Telegraph, the breach relates to last season, and any sporting sanction from that campaign would need to be applied this season under EFL guidelines. The Baggies are reportedly pushing for any penalty to be delayed until the next campaign, though a points deduction remains a possible outcome.
The breach is understood to be minor, but the prospect of a points deduction—similar to the six points deducted from Leicester City in February—could prove catastrophic. Alternatively, West Brom might receive a transfer ban or a fine.
The club have endured a turbulent season, currently on their third manager after the departures of Ryan Mason and Eric Ramsay. James Morrison has steadied the team with a seven-match unbeaten run, though only two victories have been secured during that stretch.
With four games remaining, West Brom face Preston North End, Watford, promotion-chasing Ipswich Town, and a final-day trip to already-relegated Sheffield Wednesday. A points deduction could prove decisive in the relegation battle.
