Albion’s ten match unbeaten run came to an end as they failed to score for only the second time in 15 games and only the fourth time in their 22 Championship games at the Hawthorns. The victory saw Sunderland complete the league double over Albion for the first time since the 2006/07 season. Thomas-Asante’s red card was the first shown…
Read MorePlay-off spot in sight as Baggies welcome Black Cats
West Bromwich Albion v Sunderland; The Hawthorns, Saturday 13th April 2024, 3pm With just four games to go in the regular season, Albion are in a strong position to secure a play-off place and they could be all but there should they defeat Sunderland at the Hawthorns on Saturday. The Black Cats have endured something of a turbulent season having…
Read MoreWin number twenty edges Baggies closer
West Bromwich Albion 2 Rotherham United 0 A twentieth victory and a seventeenth clean sheet was just what was needed for a Baggies side who had gone three games without a win. One more victory will surely be enough to guarantee a top six spot with most of the teams chasing the play-off positions dropping points over the midweek fixtures.…
Read MoreAlbion’s Second Tier Season Comparison – 42 games
John Swift’s dubiously awarded penalty confirmed the three points for Albion against the Millers to reinforce the Baggies position in the table. It was Swift’s sixth successful spot kick in an Albion shirt and he is yet to miss one since his move from Reading. The only penalty he has missed in his career was in a Championship match for…
Read MoreRelegated Millers visit the Hawthorns
West Bromwich Albion v Rotherham United; The Hawthorns, Wednesday 10th April 2024, 8pm A nine match unbeaten run is hardly a cause for concern, but recent performances have left Baggies fans a little jittery as we move into the last five games of the campaign. Having come from behind in their two previous games, they lost a two-goal lead at…
Read MoreAlbion’s Second Tier Season Comparison – 41 games
The Baggies let a two goal lead slip at Stoke, albeit one they probably didn’t deserve, but nevertheless extended their unbeaten run to nine games and their undefeated streak away from home to seven. It was Albion’s third successive draw and, this time, the chasing pack did take advantage with Norwich City and Coventry City both beating sides challenging for…
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