Albion head down to AFC Bournemouth for an Emirates FA Cup third-round tie on Saturday afternoon (ko 3pm).
The meeting will be just the second between the two clubs in the tournament, with the Cherries claiming a 1-0 triumph in the only other FA Cup encounter back in 1999.
The hosts were 1-0 winners in their most recent Premier League match too, defeating Everton at the Vitality Stadium courtesy of David Brooks' effort 13 minutes from the end.
Five-time winners West Bromwich Albion haven't lifted the trophy since 1968 and will be hopeful of a decent run in the competition.
The Baggies, who drew 1-1 at Swansea City in the Sky Bet Championship last weekend, have their sights set on defeating the side which sit seventh in the top flight.
The last time the clubs met was back in April 2022 in the second tier, when goals from Alex Mowatt and Andy Carroll secured a 2-0 victory for Albion at The Hawthorns.
Follow the action LIVE
UK and overseas supporters who have purchased seasonal or monthly audio passes can listen to live audio commentary of Albion's cup clash with the Cherries.
Owing to broadcasting rules, there will be no video stream or an option to buy an individual match audio pass for this particular fixture.
Live commentary on WBA Radio will start at 2.50pm.
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 hosts
AFC Bournemouth are enjoying a terrific season in the Premier League and are just three points off the top four.
The Cherries, now into their third straight season in the top flight following their promotion from the Sky Bet Championship as runners-up in 2021/22, have collected 33 from the 20 league matches they've played so far.
Saturday's hosts earned a 1-0 victory at home to Everton last weekend, a result which extended their unbeaten run to eight games (W5, D3).
At the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth have won five, drawn three and lost just two of their ten Premier League fixtures there. They've beaten the likes of Arsenal, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur in front of their own supporters in 2024/25, shipping just seven goals.
Andoni Iraola is the man in charge. The 42-year-old Spaniard was appointed in June 2023 having also managed AEK Larnaca, Mirandés and Rayo Vallecano.
A right-back in his playing days, Bournemouth's boss won seven caps for Spain between 2008 and 2011 - an era where La Roja won UEFA Euro 2008 and the FIFA World Cup in 2010. Iraola represented Athletic Bilbao more than 400 times as a player before ending his time on the pitch in the States at New York City FC in 2016.
He has a record of 26 wins, 15 draws and 24 defeats as the Cherries' manager.
The furthest Albion's opponents have ever gone in the Emirates FA Cup in the last eight in both 2020/21 and 1956/57. They'll see this season as a great opportunity to challenge for a spot in Europe and to advance into the latter stages of England's top cup competition.
The stats
Albion are five-time winners of the world's most famous club cup competition, but haven't lifted the trophy since 1968. AFC Bournemouth have never won the FA Cup. The furthest Saturday's hosts have ever got in the tournament is the last eight in both 2020/21 and 1956/57.
The two teams have only ever met once before in the Emirates FA Cup. The Cherries claimed a 1-0 home triumph in a third-round tie in January 1999.
The Cherries are currently on an eight-match unbeaten run (W5, D3). The last time they went nine unbeaten was between April and August 2022 (nine matches).
Albion's last victory over Premier League opposition in the Emirates FA Cup was back in January 2020 when they defeated West Ham United 1-0 in London. Conor Townsend scored the only goal of the game.
Albion man Karlan Grant has been involved in four goals in his last five starts in the FA Cup, recording two goals and two assists.
The ticket details
Tickets are on general sale for Albion’s match against AFC Bournemouth.
The Baggies have been given an allocation of 1,995.
Seats are priced £20 Adults, £16 Under-21s, £16 Seniors (65+), £16 Full-Time Students*, £7 Under-16s** and £12 Disabled.
Supporters can secure their place at the game online, in person from the East Stand Ticket Office, or by calling 0121 227 2227.
*Please note, photo ID will be required for full-time students at the turnstile
**Under-16s tickets are only available to season ticket holders and members. Again, proof will be required at the turnstile
The away end allocation is split across two separate stands at the Vitality Stadium. Supporters are not permitted to cross between stands after entering the stadium. Blocks 21, 22, 23 and 24 are located in the east stand. Blocks 25 and 26 are located in the south stand.
AFC Bournemouth have introduced licensed safe standing in the away end of the East Stand at the Vitality Stadium. Safe standing locations will be found in Rows J – R of Blocks 21 – 24. Those that prefer to remain seated should secure seating in Rows A – I.
Baggies Travel
Coach travel is available for £32, departing Kidderminster at 8.30am, Stourbridge & Lye at 8.45am, and The Hawthorns at 9.30am.
Baggies fans can secure a seat online, in person, or by calling 0121 227 2227.
Accessible Parking
Accessible parking is provided to the south of the stadium, and spaces are allocated on a first come first served basis. Please note that this is a council operated car park and unless a blue badge holder has a disabled tax-exempt vehicle permit, purchased from BCP council, they must pay for car parking even with a valid blue badge certificate. Please email disability@afcb.co.uk.
One from the history books
Albion defeated AFC Bournemouth 4-1 at the Vitality Stadium in the Carling Cup in August 2011.
Marc-Antoine Fortune bagged a brace, with Jerome Thomas and Simon Cox also on target for the Baggies. Steve Lovell found the net for the Cherries.
Supporters can watch the highlights below.
The last five at AFC Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth 2-2 Albion
August 2021, Sky Bet Championship
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AFC Bournemouth 2-1 Albion
March 2018, Premier League
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AFC Bournemouth 1-0 Albion
September 2016, Premier League
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AFC Bournemouth 1-1 Albion
May 2016, Premier League
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AFC Bournemouth 2-1 Albion
October 2014, Capital One Cup
Dara O'Shea's header helped Albion to an entertaining draw at the Vitality Stadium in August 2021
The Albion colours
The Baggies will wear the home kit at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday.
The last time the Albion donned navy blue and white stripes away from The Hawthorns was at Sheffield United in the final game of 2024.
