West Bromwich Albion return to The Hawthorns for the first time in three weeks on Saturday afternoon.
The Baggies take on one of Tony Mowbray's former clubs, Sunderland, in the Sky Bet Championship at 12.30pm.
Mowbray's men will want to bounce back from the disappointment of losing 1-0 to Norwich City in the last minute last weekend.
The Black Cats secured three points at home to Millwall on the same day the Baggies lost in Norfolk. Northern Ireland international defender Trai Hume scored the only goal in the middle of the opening period.
Sunderland and Albion drew 0-0 in the reverse fixture up at the Stadium of Light in late November on a night where both defences came out on top.
Follow the action LIVE
Supporters can listen to live audio commentary of Albion's showdown with Sunderland.
Audio passes are available to purchase here.
Gez Mulholland and former Baggie Andy Johnson will provide live commentary, with coverage starting at 12.20pm.
Details for video streaming on WBA TV will be available here from Friday morning.
Supporters are kindly asked to direct any questions or complaints about WBA TV or WBA Radio to wbatvsupport@streamamg.com.
The club are unable to answer queries about WBA TV or WBA Radio sent to fans@wbafc.co.uk or myalbion@wbafc.co.uk.
Regular updates will also be posted across the club's social media channels throughout the day.
The visitors
Sunderland have enjoyed an impressive campaign and will be determined to cap off 2024/25 by reaching the Premier League for the first time in almost a decade.
The Black Cats, who have been absent from England's elite division of football since 2017, sit fourth in the standings and have done for some time.
Saturday's guests will still be hopeful of challenging for a spot in the top two, but will also be realistic and realise matches are running out for that to happen.
They head into the clash with the Baggies sat nine points behind both Burnley and Leeds, and 15 clear of seventh with seven left to play in the second tier.
Régis Le Bris, a 49-year-old Frenchman, has been in charge since last summer. Le Bris, who won the Sky Bet Championship Manager of the Month award in his first month in England, spent two years at Lorient as their manager prior to making the switch to the Stadium of Light.
His Sunderland record reads played 41, won 20, drawn 12 and lost 9.
One from the history books
The Baggies defeated Sunderland 3-0 at The Hawthorns in a Premier League fixture in September 2013.
Stephane Sessegnon, Liam Ridgewell and Morgan Amalfitano were all on target that afternoon.
Supporters can watch the highlights below.
The last five at The Hawthorns
Albion 0-1 Sunderland
April 2024, Sky Bet Championship
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Albion 1-2 Sunderland
April 2023, Sky Bet Championship
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Albion 2-0 Sunderland
January 2017, Premier League
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Albion 1-0 Sunderland
October 2015, Premier League
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Albion 2-2 Sunderland
August 2014, Premier League
The stats
Saturday's fixture will be the third season in-a-row the two teams have gone head-to-head at The Hawthorns in April. Sunderland won 2-1 in 2023 and then 1-0 in 2024.
The Baggies will be hoping to end Sunderland's four-game unbeaten streak in this fixture (D1, W3). The last time Albion defeated the Black Cats was in December 2022 when they won 2-1 at the Stadium of Light. Tony Mowbray was in charge of Sunderland that night.
Mowbray was in charge at Sunderland between August 2022 and December 2023. He had 65 games at the helm, winning 26, drawing 18 and losing 21.
Albion's boss has a record of three wins, one draw and three defeats from his previous seven meetings with Sunderland.
Albion have lost just one of their last 15 home matches - a 2-0 defeat to Blackburn Rovers in February (D7, W7).
There has only been one draw in the last 12 encounters between the two teams when they've gone head-to-head at The Hawthorns - a 2-2 Premier League draw on the opening day of the 2014/15 campaign. Sunderland have won the last two in B71, but the Baggies have claimed maximum points in seven of those dozen matches.
The ticket details
The Ticket Exchange has now opened for Albion's Sky Bet Championship fixture against Sunderland.
Only a very limited number of seats remain available - but supporters can now purchase from the Ticket Exchange.
The Exchange allows season ticket holders to list their seat for resale, increasing the opportunity for fans to be at games, while reducing the number of empty seats in B71.
Season ticket holders will receive a credit, equivalent to the pro-rata cost of their match ticket - minus a £1 selling fee - when their seat is sold.
Season ticket holders can list their seat for resale below
Click Here to List Seats for Resale via the Ticket Exchange
Supporters can buy a listed ticket below
Click Here to Purchase Seats from the Ticket Exchange
Donate your ticket to The Albion Foundation
Baggies fans can also donate their match tickets to The Albion Foundation by clicking on the button below and completing a form.
The ticket will be gifted to underprivileged beneficiaries who would otherwise be unable to attend.
Click Here to donate your ticket to The Albion Foundation
Alternatively, a small number of tickets remain available online, in-person from the East Stand Ticket Office or by calling 0121 227 2227.
For the fans
Supporters of both West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland with a valid match ticket can enter the Fan Zone free of charge from 10am onwards on Saturday morning.
A wide range of entertainment will be on offer including opportunities to grab the perfect selfie with both Baggie Bird and Boilerman, inflatable games put on by the Albion Foundation which can be completed while wearing a blindfold and highlights of the best bits of the 2024/25 season so far on the big screen!
This week's live music, meanwhile, will be provided by Tom from West Brom.
In addition, fans can take advantage of plenty of food and drink options and purchase Baggies merchandise at the retail wardrobe, so head on down and soak up the pre-match atmosphere!
The club shop will be open from 9am until kick-off, before reopening after the final whistle for a further two hours.
Foundation Day 2025
Albion's Sky Bet Championship showdown with Sunderland on Saturday marks this season's dedicated Foundation Day.
The annual event shines a light on, and celebrates, the incredible work carried out by the club's charity arm in the local community.
This year’s theme will be ‘see us to believe us’, with the Foundation’s elite disability teams, Albion Blind and Albion Powerchair Football Club set to showcase their abilities on the day.
Tony Mowbray's men will have a commemorative patch printed at the centre of the players’ shirts for the encounter against the Black Cats.
Upon arrival at The Hawthorns, supporters are encouraged to donate what they can to the Foundation by putting any spare change in the buckets being held by Foundation staff around the perimeter of the stadium.
The half-time entertainment consists of former midfielder and WBA Radio & TV commentator Andy Johnson taking on England and Albion Blind footballer Eesa Amjid in a blind penalty shootout, as well a special presentation for the Blind and Powerchair sides as a result of their tremendous recent achievements.
Foundation Director Rob Lake said: "This year our theme is 'see us to believe us', shining a light on our incredible elite disability athletes who have been hugely successful.
"We want our supporters to be proud of their football club as we aim to be the best we can in disability football. We want more supporters to follow the teams' exploits as we challenge for national honours.
"We would also be hugely grateful if supporters could 'bring a pound to the ground' to help fund this. The football club are matching every penny raised by the fans on the day."
If you wish to donate prior to Saturday's fixture, please text TAF(AMOUNT) to 70470.
Stay tuned to wba.co.uk, Albion social media channels and Albion Foundation social media channels throughout the week to find out more about Foundation Day and some of the success stories of recent times.
Travel Information
Transport for West Midlands have provided the following details for supporters attending the match.
What is happening?
- Car park capacity is reduced at Priestfield tram stop. An alternative park and ride will be available at Bradley Lane or please visit Park and ride | Transport for West Midlands.
- Road works in the Willenhall area are as follows:
- One way traffic will be in effect westbound towards Wolverhampton on B4464 Somerford Place from Pinson Road roundabout to Portobello roundabout.
- There will be closure to southbound traffic from Bilston Street and Rose Hill.
- For detailed information about the works and associated bus diversion please click here.
What should you do?
- Please plan ahead and allow more time if your journey is impacted by the road works.
- To help plan your journey by public transport please go to How to get to West Bromwich Albion Football Ground.
- Stay informed with our latest updates on public transport by following us on @transportforwm X and Meta.
- For real time traffic updates follow @wmroads on X.
