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Matchday 28 | Norwich City v Albion Preview

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West Bromwich Albion head to Norwich City looking for a third consecutive win on Saturday afternoon (ko 3pm).

The Baggies have recorded back-to-back 4-1 victories at The Hawthorns over the last two weekends against Aldershot Town in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup and then Blackburn Rovers in the Sky Bet Championship.

Hosts Norwich City ended a run of three league games without a win by claiming a 2-1 triumph at Hull City last Friday night. They then followed that up with victory over Bristol Rovers in their Emirates FA Cup third-round replay on Wednesday evening.

The two teams met as recently as Boxing Day back at The Hawthorns, with Carlos Corberán's men recording a 1-0 victory thanks to Brandon Thomas-Asante's second-half effort.

Jed Wallace in action against Norwich City on Boxing Day
The Baggies beat the Canaries over Christmas in B71

Follow the fixture live

Supporters can listen to live audio commentary of Albion's clash with the Canaries.

Gez Mulholland and former Baggie, and Canary, Andy Johnson, will provide live commentary from Carrow Road, with coverage starting at 2.50pm.

Audio passes are available to purchase here.

Details for video streaming on WBA TV will be available here from Thursday afternoon onwards.

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.

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The opponents

The Canaries are amongst the pack chasing for the top six spots in the Sky Bet Championship this season.

After a bright start to the campaign in August, David Wagner's charges went on a run of just two victories in 11 games from September through to November, but he has since steered the club on an upward trajectory to lift the side to 11th - two points off sixth-placed Coventry City.

They have lost two of their last five in all competitions - with one of those defeats coming at The Hawthorns on Boxing Day, in which Carlos Corberán's men earned a deserved 1-0 triumph thanks to Brandon Thomas-Asante's goal.

However, recent form suggests they'll be a tough nut to crack at Carrow Road, having gone unbeaten in their last six on home soil, accruing three wins during that time.

One player Albion will need to keep a keen eye on in Norfolk is talented young winger Jonathan Rowe, who scored a delightful effort against Hull City earlier this month, and has 11 goals and two assists in the current league campaign.

Wagner does have some injury concerns to sweat over heading into the fixture against the Baggies though, with centre half Danny Batth forced off in their FA Cup win over Rovers, whilst fellow defender Dimitris Giannoulis missed the fixture with a groin issue.

Norwich players Jonathan Rowe and Josh Sargent celebrate a goal
Norwich will be hoping to extend their unbeaten run at home to seven matches

One to remember

Albion earned three huge points at Carrow Road in mid-April on their way to securing the Championship title in 2007/2008.

Robert Koren opened the scoring as early as the second minute before Zoltan Gera made it 2-0 inside the final 20. 

Ched Evans pulled one back from the penalty spot, but the Baggies hung on to take three points back to the West Midlands.

Supporters can watch the highlights below.

The last five

Albion 1-0 Norwich City

December 26 2023, Sky Bet Championship

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Albion 2-1 Norwich City

April 29 2023, Sky Bet Championship

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Norwich City 1-1 Albion

September 17 2022, Sky Bet Championship

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Albion 1-1 Norwich City

January 12 2019, Sky Bet Championship

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Norwich City 3-4 Albion

August 11 2018, Sky Bet Championship

Dara O'Shea scored for Albion at Carrow Road last season
Dara O'Shea scored for Albion at Carrow Road last season

Did you know?

Albion have taken ten points from the last 12 on offer at Carrow Road against the Canaries. 

The Baggies have claimed three victories and one draw in their four most recent league trips to Norfolk.

The last time Albion were defeated by Norwich in the league at Carrow Road was back in May 2013 in the Premier League. 

Jay Rodriguez celebrates scoring against Norwich at Carrow Road in August 2018
Jay Rodriguez's penalty helped the Baggies to a thrilling 4-3 win at Norwich in 2018

Ticket details

Tickets are on general sale for Albion’s Sky Bet Championship trip across to Norwich.

Carlos Corberán’s Baggies have been handed an allocation of 2,000 at Carrow Road.

Seats are priced £31 Adults, £21 Seniors (65+), £21 Under-21s, £16 Under-18s and £11 Under-12s. Supporters can purchase online here, in person from the East Stand Ticket Office or by calling 0121 227 2227.

Please note, Baggies fans must secure their seat by 1pm on Friday (January 19).

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Travel colours

Albion will wear their navy-blue-and-red away kit in Norfolk. 

The last time the Baggies donned those particular colours was during their last away match - the New Year's Day visit to Swansea City.

Buy the kit here.

Alex Mowatt in action in the navy-blue-and-red kit at Swansea
Alex Mowatt in the club's navy-blue-and-red away kit
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