Carlos Corberán’s team moved up to second place in the table thanks to a 1-0 victory over Swansea City that saw them reach ten points from twelve at the start of the season. It was a victory that the Baggies richly deserved although their failure to take a number of excellent chances meant that the closing stages were a little…
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Baggies will be bouncing as Swans come to town
West Bromwich Albion v Swansea City; The Hawthorns, Saturday 31st August 2024, 3pm After a strong start to the season results-wise, Baggies fans will be further boosted by the arrival of three new faces this week with Friday’s signing of fans’ favourite, Mikey Johnston, a wonderful way to sign off a transfer window that was a source of significant concern…
Read MoreTwo more new faces confirmed as window draws to a close
After seven new signings were confirmed before the start of the season, two more new faces have been added to the Albion squad in the past week with a slightly more familiar one set to join them, although nothing has been confirmed at the time of writing. Uroš Račić joined last Thursday on a loan deal from Italian club, Sassuolo.…
Read MoreAlbion’s Second Tier Season Comparison – 3 games
A fourth goal of the season for Josh Maja proved to be the winner for the Baggies after Lewis Koumas had equalised Karlan Grant’s first league Albion goal for almost two years, although he did net in the FA Cup game at Chesterfield in January 2023. The victory left Albion in fourth place with seven points having won their opening…
Read MoreBaggies look to continue solid start at Stoke
Stoke City v West Bromwich Albion; bet365 Stadium, Saturday 24th August 2024, 3pm Carlos Corberán’s team make their second shortest trip of the season to the Potteries on Saturday looking to continue their positive start to the campaign. An opening day victory at QPR and a draw with Leeds United at the Hawthorns has left Albion in fifth place in…
Read MoreAlbion’s Second Tier Season Comparison – 2 games
Albion and Leeds pretty much cancelled each other out in the first match at the Hawthorns to leave both sides unbeaten in the league, and both probably happy with the point. The last time the Baggies opened their home league campaign with a goalless draw was in 1975 when John Giles’ team drew 0-0 with Chelsea – they would go…
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