West Bromwich Albion kick off their pre-season schedule this Saturday with a trip to Shrewsbury Town, aiming to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the Championship campaign.
What’s the fixture?
West Bromwich Albion travel to Montgomery Waters Meadow on Saturday 25 July for a 3pm kick-off against Shrewsbury Town in a pre-season friendly. The Baggies will look to build rhythm under fresh leadership as they chase a return to the Premier League.
The match comes just days after West Brom sat 21st in the Championship with 51 points from 46 games, sitting 44 points behind league leaders Coventry City. Their recent run of form reads L-D-W-W-D, while they’ve scored 48 goals and conceded 58, leaving them with a goal difference of minus 10.
Why does this friendly matter?
Pre-season friendlies offer West Brom a chance to test new signings and bed in tactical shifts before the league restarts. With Mikey Johnston still sidelined, the Baggies will need other attackers to step up and fill the creative void. The clash against Shrewsbury also serves as a gauge for fitness levels across the squad after a truncated close-season.
What’s next for West Brom?
After Shrewsbury, West Brom’s pre-season continues with further fixtures to sharpen match sharpness. The Championship campaign looms large, with the Baggies needing to reverse their recent slide to avoid another relegation scrap. Their next league outing is just weeks away, with fans hoping the pre-season runs will translate into points on the board.
As of 24 July 2026, West Brom sit 21st in the Championship with 51 points from 46 games, 44 points adrift of Coventry City. They’ve scored 48 goals and conceded 58, leaving them with a goal difference of minus 10 and recent form reading L-D-W-W-D.
