The Baggies are back in action on Saturday afternoon, making the short journey up the M6 to the bet365 Stadium where they'll take on old rivals Stoke City (ko 3pm).
Carlos Corberán's men have won one, lost one and drawn one in all competitions so far this term, picking up four points from their opening two Sky Bet Championship matches.
The Potters kicked off their campaign with back-to-back triumphs over Coventry City and Carlisle United in league and cup respectively, but then suffered a disappointing 3-0 reverse at Watford last weekend.
Both second-tier fixtures ended level last term, with the two sides drawing 1-1 at The Hawthorns in December and 2-2 up in Staffordshire in April.
Follow the action LIVE
Supporters can listen to live audio commentary of Albion's showdown with Stoke City on Saturday.
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 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.
The hosts
Everyone associated with Stoke City will be desperate to see the club finish inside the top half of the Sky Bet Championship this season.
2024/25 will be the Potters' seventh consecutive term in the second tier following their relegation from the top flight in 2017/18, with Saturday's hosts unable to record a finish higher than 14th in any of the six previous years.
Stoke were threatened by relegation in the previous campaign, but managed to secure four victories and three draws in their final eight league matches to drive them up away from the bottom three.
They head into the weekend's clash with Carlos Corberán's men having lost just two of their last 11 fixtures in all competitions and with the opportunity to record a fourth successive home league win for the first time since April 2014.
Boss Steven Schumacher will want his players to get last Saturday's 3-0 defeat at Watford out of their minds before stepping out on to the pitch against the Baggies. The Liverpudlian, who was a midfielder in his playing days for the likes of Bradford City, Crewe Alexandra and Bury among others, joined the Potters just before Christmas in 2023 and has won 11, lost 11 and drawn six of his 28 games in charge.
One from the history books
The Baggies secured all three Premier League points at Stoke City in dramatic circumstances in January 2012.
James Morrison's effort from distance was spilled into the net by Potters goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead at the break.
Cameron Jerome's header brought the scores level with less than five minutes to go, but Graham Dorrans' injury-time free-kick ensured victory for Roy Hodgson's men.
Watch the highlights below.
The last five at Stoke City
Stoke City 2-2 Albion
April 2024, Sky Bet Championship
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Stoke City 2-1 Albion
August 2023, Carabao Cup
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Stoke City 1-2 Albion
April 2023, Sky Bet Championship
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Stoke City 1-0 Albion
October 2021, Sky Bet Championship
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Stoke City 0-2 Albion
November 2019, Sky Bet Championship
The stats
Both teams have scored in five of the last six meetings in all competitions, with 18 goals flying in in those six matches. The Albion have scored in every one of them.
The Baggies haven't scored more than two goals in a game against the Potters since 1998 when they won 3-1 in an FA Cup tie at The Hawthorns. A total of 35 fixtures have been played between the two rivals since.
Albion have lost just one of their last five league trips to bet365 Stadium - a 1-0 reverse under Valerien Ismael in October 2021 (W3, D1).
The Baggies haven't gone three matches unbeaten at the start of a league campaign since the 2021/22 campaign when they went 10 without defeat before slipping to a 1-0 loss at Saturday's hosts, Stoke City.
The Potters have won their last three home league games without conceding a single goal. The hosts last won four straight league fixtures at the bet365 Stadium in April 2014 when they were in the Premier League.
The ticket details
Tickets have now sold out for Albion's visit to Stoke City.
Carlos Corberán's team will be backed by 3,044 fans at bet365 Stadium.
Thank you for your terrific support! Come on you Baggies!
Coach travel
Coach travel is available for £16, departing Kidderminster at 11, Stourbridge & Lye at 11.15am, and The Hawthorns at 12pm.
Baggies fans can purchase online, in person, or by calling 0121 227 2227.
The Albion colours
The Baggies will don their navy blue and yellow away kit up in Staffordshire this weekend.
It will be the first time Carlos Corberán's men have worn the colours in a league game.
Albion turned out in navy blue and yellow in the Carabao Cup clash up at Fleetwood last week.
Travel info
Supporters are advised no trains will be running between Stafford and Stoke on Saturday.
Replacement bus services will be in place.
Baggies fans may wish to allow more time for their journey up to the bet365 Stadium.
