West Bromwich Albion cruise past Bromley 4-1 in pre-season Portugal win

West Bromwich Albion rounded off their Portugal tour with a 4-1 thrashing of Bromley on 18 July 2026. The Baggies, 21st in the Championship with 51 points from 46 games and recent form of LDWWD, sent their fans home happy after a dominant display in Albufeira.

How did West Bromwich Albion dominate?

James Morrison’s men started brightly, with new recruit Jimmy-Jay Morgan firing them ahead after 16 minutes. A slick move involving Isaac Price and Aune Heggebo set Morgan up, and his finish-high into the far corner-left Bromley’s keeper rooted to the spot. The Baggies nearly doubled the lead before half-time, Heggebo poking in from close range after Price’s cross evaded Bromley’s defence.

The second half saw Albion pile on the pressure. Morgan nearly made it three, rattling the bar with a fierce strike, while substitutes Jack Bray and Barney Stewart wrapped up the win late on. Up to 1,000 supporters soaked up the action, giving the side a proper pre-season workout ahead of the Championship grind.

Why this Portugal win matters now

West Bromwich Albion sit 21st in the Championship with a goal difference of -10 (48 scored, 58 conceded), so a performance like this was overdue. The win in Portugal-against a League One side-proved their summer recruits can deliver. Morgan’s composure and Price’s creativity on the left flank hinted at real progress.

The Baggies are 44 points adrift of Coventry, so every point counts. Morrison’s side showed they can turn possession into chances, and their defence-despite the odd loose moment-looked solid in patches. The real test starts now, but the signs are encouraging.

What’s next for the Baggies?

Pre-season is over, and the Championship opener looms. West Bromwich Albion head back to the UK with momentum, but the hard yards are still to come. The new signings have impressed, and the academy’s Bray stepped up when needed.

If this form carries into August, Albion could start the league campaign with real belief. The Portugal tour ended with a statement-now they must back it up in the real battles ahead.