West Brom face points deduction

West Brom has become the latest club to face disciplinary action over financial irregularities, with the EFL alleging a series of rule breaches.

The club has issued a statement insisting it has fully complied with all regulations, but experts warn that a points sanction is a likely outcome if the charges are upheld.

The timing of the investigation is particularly damaging as the team sits just above the relegation zone in 20th place.

Fans are bracing for a tense conclusion to the season as the legal process unfolds and the threat of dropping into the third tier for the first time in over 30 years looms large.