AdminRob Dorsett, a respected voice on Sky Sports, has offered a sobering update on West Bromwich Albion and their Profit and Sustainability position — and it makes for uncomfortable reading.
Under James Morrison, Albion’s on-field revival has been notable, but off-field concerns now threaten to undo that progress. The club are expected to face a points deduction this season for what are described as marginal breaches, rather than anything more serious.
“It could be three points rather than the six Leicester were given because there are likely to be no aggravating factors or sizeable breaches, but it is not clear and we have no idea yet of when this independent commission will meet to decide West Brom’s fate.”
Dorsett suggests a deduction of two or three points is the most likely outcome. While some Leicester City supporters may feel aggrieved, hoping for parity with their own six-point punishment, even a smaller sanction could have significant consequences.
Crucially, any decision is expected before the conclusion of the EFL Championship season, potentially dragging Albion into the relegation fight.
The situation casts a long shadow over The Hawthorns. What had been shaping as a season of recovery now risks becoming one defined by regulation and punishment. For both Albion and Leicester, survival may hinge as much on financial rulings as performances on the pitch — a stark reminder of the modern game’s unforgiving financial landscape.
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