West Bromwich Albion welcome Watford to The Hawthorns on Saturday afternoon in the Sky Bet Championship (ko 3pm).
The Baggies' suffered late heartbreak in midweek, losing 2-1 to play-off rivals Bristol City in second-half stoppage time at Ashton Gate.
Visitors Watford were 1-0 winners on the same night. The Hornets claimed a 1-0 triumph at home to Hull City thanks to Moussa Sissoko's second-half strike.
Saturday's guests secured a 2-1 victory at Vicarage Road in the reverse fixture in the middle of December. Forward Vakoun Bayo bagged a brace for Tom Cleverley's men, while Jayson Molumby found the net for Albion.
Follow the action LIVE
Supporters can listen to live audio commentary of Albion's encounter with Watford.
Audio passes are available to purchase here.
Gez Mulholland and former Baggie Andy Johnson will provide live commentary, with coverage starting at 2.50pm.
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
Watford sit one point behind the Baggies ahead of their visit to the West Midlands on Saturday afternoon.
The Hornets have flirted with the play-off positions throughout the campaign, but haven't been able keep serious pace with the sides occupying top-six spots.
They'll be hoping to mount a late charge in the last five games and will be bouyed by thier 1-0 triumph at home to Hull City in midweek - a victory which leaves them six points off sixth.
Watford, participating in their third straight Sky Bet Championship campaign, are managed by their former player Tom Cleverley. The 35-year-old, who also represented England, Aston Villa, Manchester United, Everton, Leicester City and Wigan Athletic in his career, was appointed interim boss in March 2024 and was permanently handed the role in late April of the same year after an impressive run of results. Cleverley's Hornets managerial record reads played 55, won 20, drawn 13 and lost 22.
His team have found victories hard to come by on their travels in 2024/25, losing 11, drawing five and winning just four out of 20 in the second tier. Cleverley and Watford will be determined to earn one at The Hawthorns on Saturday mind, something they haven't done since April 2016 when they won a Premier League battle 1-0.
One from the history books
Albion produced an impressive performance to power past Watford in the Championship in October 2009.
Jonas Olsson, Graham Dorrans, Luke Moore, Gianni Zuiverloon and Simon Cox were all on the scoresheet in the 5-0 win at The Hawthorns.
Supporters can check out the highlights below.
The last five at The Hawthorns
Albion 2-2 Watford
April 2024, Sky Bet Championship
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Albion 1-1 Watford
August 2022, Sky Bet Championship
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Albion 2-2 Watford
September 2017, Premier League
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Albion 3-1 Watford
December 2016, Premier League
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Albion 0-1 Watford
April 2016, Premier League
Highlights of Albion's last home fixture with the Hornets in April 2024
The stats
The last three meetings between Albion and Watford at The Hawthorns have all ended level. The teams drew 2-2 in April 2024, 1-1 in August 2022 and 2-2 in September 2017.
Having won the reverse fixture in December, the Hornets have the chance to record a first league double over the Baggies since 1994/95. Watford won both matches that term 1-0.
Albion's last win against Saturday's guests was a 3-1 Premier League success in December 2016. Jonny Evans, Chris Brunt and Matt Phillips all scored that day for Tony Pulis' Baggies. Watford are on a run of eight without defeat in this fixture (W4, D4).
Both teams have found the net in all of the last five head-to-heads with a total of 18 goals being scored, including Darnell Furlong's cracker last year which you can watch below.
Some strike that, @DarnellFurlong. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/0DDDSmJcJq
— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) April 1, 2024
The ticket details
Only a 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.
Click Here to Read The Seller FAQs
For the fans
Supporters of both West Bromwich Albion and Watford with a valid match ticket can enter the Fan Zone free of charge from midday onwards on Saturday.
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 and live football on the big screen - the Sky Bet Championship clash between Plymouth Argyle and Sheffield United.
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 30 minutes.
Dedicated Green Football fixture
This weekend’s Sky Bet Championship clash against Watford has been chosen as Albion’s dedicated Green Football fixture.
Tony Mowbray’s side host the Hornets at The Hawthorns on Saturday, April 12 (ko 3pm), with sustainability the focus away from the pitch.
The main theme is around donating sports kit, because a staggering 100,000 tonnes of it gets thrown away to landfill in the UK each year. That’s the equivalent to around 500 million football shirts.
Club staff have been contributing to Green Football’s Great Save via donations over the last week - and now Baggies supporters can do the same.
Drop-off points will be around the stadium ahead of kick-off on Saturday, where you can donate old sportswear and football kits. The containers can be found at the following locations:
- Fan Zone
- Astle Gates
- Smethwick End Corner (by Halfords Lane)
Head to www.greenfootball.org to let us know you’ve made the Great Save by donating and you’ll be entered into a draw to win prizes - including 12 months’ free Sky Sports and Ultra Boost, tickets to the Sky Bet Championship Play-off Final at Wembley, a signed 2023/24 Lionesses shirt and more.
All donations will be split between The Salvation Army and The Albion Foundation, who will put the items of clothing to good use in the local community, across the UK and on future charitable trips abroad.
By taking part, you'll be helping tackle climate change alongside supporting people who may not otherwise have the kit to be able to play.
Find out more about the campaign, and how else you can contribute to the Great Save, HERE.
Albion are continuing their efforts to be greener, recently releasing their first ever sustainability report as well as working on other exciting projects in the background.
‘Baggies Pastures Green’ is the West Bromwich Albion Sustainability Working Group - led by Head of Health, Safety and Sustainability, Chris Harris - and is made up of a committed group of employees, all passionate about sustainability and how they can improve the football club and its surroundings.
You can read the sustainability report and by clicking through to the dedicated ‘Baggies Pastures Green’ website page here.
What is happening?
Road works in the Willenhall area will be 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.
Park and Ride
- Car park capacity is reduced at Priestfield tram stop. An alternative park and ride is available at Bradley Lane.
- Tamebridge’s ticket office car park will be closed including the access road towards West Bromwich for resurfacing work.
- During these closures, the smaller car park will remain open.
For detailed information and exploring other park and ride locations in the region please visit: Park and ride | Transport for West Midlands.
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.
