In their first match of September last year, West Bromwich Albion travelled to the Amex Stadium sitting in fifth place in the table, unbeaten so far this season, to take on newly-promoted Brighton and Hove Albion who sat in 17th place with just one point to their name.
Read MoreBaggies put their relegation worries to one side as they visit Exeter
In a welcome break to the Premier League, the struggling Baggies make just their third ever visit to the other St James’s Park as they visit Exeter City for a third round FA Cup tie.
Read MoreAlbion’s Premier League Season Comparison – 22 games
It may be a new year but it brought no change to Albion’s fortunes as they were defeated once again in the first match of 2018. The defeat leaves them four points from safety as the Hammers move out of the drop zone thanks to the 94th minute winner.
Read MoreBaggies kick off the New Year with another basement battle
West Bromwich Albion kick off the New Year with a trip to the London Stadium in the hope that 2018 will be a lot better than 2017 eventually turned out. It is a massive game for both clubs with Albion just one place and two points behind West Ham.
Read MoreAlbion’s Premier League Season Comparison – 21 games
One record came to end on New Year’s Eve, but another didn’t. The Baggies’ winless run is extended to 20 games in all competitions, 19 in the Premier League, but their 56 game wait for a penalty finally came to an end against Arsenal.
Read MoreArsenal are the Baggies’ final opponents of a sorry year
Albion fans will not be sorry to see the end of 2017. A year that started with such promise is ending with the club battling against relegation and just two league wins since the beginning of April.
Read More