| Club Name: | West Bromwich Albion |
| Founding Year: | 1878 |
| Home Stadium: | The Hawthorns |
| Training Ground: | West Bromwich Albion Training Ground |
| Current League: | EFL Championship |
| Current Manager: | Carlos Corberan |
| Rival Clubs: | Aston Villa, Wolverhampton Wanderers |
West Bromwich Albion FC are a professional football club based in West Bromwich, England. Established in 1878, they compete in the EFL Championship, they boast a rich club history and an extremely loyal fanbase.
West Brom club name
The Baggies have used two names since the team was founded in 1878 with a new name taken on following a restructuring of the club in 1902.
Founded as: West Bromwich Strollers (1878-1902)
Name changed to: West Bromwich Albion (1902 – present)
Nickname: The Baggies
West Brom founding year
The Baggies were founded in 1878 by workers from Salter’s Spring Works, a local firm.
West Brom home stadium
West Brom have called five stadia their home over the years with The Hawthorns becoming the club’s permanent residence in 1900. Many legendary club figures have played here over the years.
Cooper’s Hill: This was the club’s first recorded ground, used in the early years of its formation.
Dartmouth Park: The club played at Dartmouth Park from 1879 to 1881.
Four Acres: Used from 1881 to 1885, Four Acres was the club’s home ground during this period.
Stoney Lane: West Brom played at Stoney Lane from 1885 to 1900.
The Hawthorns (1900 – Present): West Bromwich Albion moved to The Hawthorns in 1900, and it has been their home since.
The Hawthorns Capacity: 26,850
West Brom training ground
West Brom’s first-team squad trains at the West Bromwich Albion Training Ground, which is also known as the Palm Training Ground. It is often used for academy matches, with a capacity of around 1000 people.
Location: WBA Training Ground, Carrington’s Way, 430 Birmingham Road, Walsall, WS5 3LQ
West Brom current league
West Bromwich Albion FC was playing in the EFL Championship, which is the second tier of English football. They are desperately trying to get back to where they’ve spent most of their time, the English top flight – otherwise known as the Premier League.
Current league: EFL Championship (2021-present)
Previous league: Premier League (2020-2021)
West Brom current manager
West Bromwich Albion’s current manager is Carlos Corberán. The Spaniard signed a two-and-a-half-year contract at The Hawthorns in October 2022.
Current manager: Carlos Corberán (2022-2025 expected)
West Brom contact details
Website: West Bromwich Albion (wba.co.uk)
Contact: here
Main Telephone: 0871 271 1100
Ticket Office: 0121 227 2227
Club Megastore: 0871 271 9790
Email: [email protected]
Address: West Bromwich Albion Football Club, The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, The Midlands, B71 4LF
West Brom tickets
Fans can purchase tickets for West Brom’s home matches through the club’s official website. The Baggies offer fans a range of options from season tickets and single-match tickets to hospitality packages.
Website: here
Ticket Office: 0121 227 2227
Email: [email protected]