Story perspectives

EFL Docks West Brom Two Points, Drops Them to 20th

4/25/2026

Summary

West Brom Docked

The EFL docked West Bromwich Albion two points on 24 April 2026 after the panel found losses exceeded the £39 million Upper Loss Threshold for the period ending 30 June 2025.
The deduction dropped Albion from 18th to 20th, leaving them six points above relegation with two games left.
Albion may appeal within 14 days and must earn at least one point from games against Ipswich Town on Saturday and Sheffield Wednesday on 2 May 2026 to stay up.

Summary

West Brom Breach

The EFL’s Club Financial Reporting Unit removed in-kind donations to The Albion Foundation from West Bromwich Albion’s calculation, which created a breach for the period ending 30 June 2025.
The panel issued its decision on 24 April 2026 without written reasons after a two-day hearing concluded on 23 April 2026.
West Brom described the timing of the post-audit review as “unusual.”
The club said it must lodge an appeal within 14 days and request a hearing within 28 days.

History

Historical Context

In 2009 the Football League penalised Luton Town with a 30-point deduction – 10 points from the FA and 20 from the League for breaching the £10 million loss limit and leaving administration without a CVA – relegating them to the Conference. The April 2026 two-point sanction on West Bromwich Albion for surpassing the £39 million Upper Loss Threshold mirrors that precedent, spurring the EFL to tighten audit rules.

1 of 3

West Brom Docked

The EFL docked West Bromwich Albion two points on 24 April 2026 after the panel found losses exceeded the £39 million Upper Loss Threshold for the period ending 30 June 2025.
The deduction dropped Albion from 18th to 20th, leaving them six points above relegation with two games left.
Albion may appeal within 14 days and must earn at least one point from games against Ipswich Town on Saturday and Sheffield Wednesday on 2 May 2026 to stay up.

1 / 3