West Bromwich Albion renew their historic Black Country rivalry this weekend with a trip to face Wolverhampton Wanderers. It is the first league derby between the two sides since 2021, scheduled for a 12:00 BST kick-off on Sunday at Molineux.
Carlos Corberan's team go into the fixture sitting fourth in the Championship, having taken 14 points from their opening seven matches. Their recent form shows two wins, two draws and one defeat from the last five outings, a sequence that includes a 1-1 draw with QPR last time out. The team's next fixture after this derby is at home to Norwich City on September 28. In their last match, West Brom's goal was scored in the 87th minute.
A rare league meeting
The long gap since the last league encounter adds extra significance to Sunday's match. The fixture, deeply rooted in 19th-century history, remains one of English football's most fiercely contested local derbies. Bragging rights are at stake for supporters of both clubs in a rare chance to claim superiority in the West Midlands.
West Brom will be without Mikey Johnston and Nolan Galves for the clash, but will look to top scorer J. Morgan, who has three goals this season. The squad's current form and league position provides a solid platform ahead of this major test, with the latest standings showing the tight nature of the promotion race. The match represents a key moment in the early season as Albion aim to maintain their positive start.
