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West Brom could be hit with points deduction and relegation after season has ended
April 14, 2026
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EFL in race against time to hear chargesClub alleged to have breached PS rulesWest Brom could be given a points deduction that relegates them from the Championship after the season has finished as the club contest charges of breaching the English Football League’s profit and sustainability (PS) rules.With the Championship league season concluding on 2 May the EFL is running out of time to hear the charges against West Brom, which relate to an alleged breach of the £39m loss limit in the three-year period culminating in the 2024-25 season.
EFL sanctioning guidelines state that any punishment for a PS breach must be applied in the campaign after it took place, which in West Brom’s case means this season, but the rulebook does not give a definitive cutoff point so it is unclear when the season ends. Continue reading...
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