West Bromwich Albion welcome Bristol City to The Hawthorns for a Boxing Day battle in the Sky Bet Championship (ko 3pm).
The Baggies were beaten 1-0 at Hull City last weekend, but are enjoying a seven-game unbeaten run in front of their own supporters.
Visitors Bristol City claimed a 2-0 triumph at home to high-flying Middlesbrough on the same afternoon Ryan Mason's side lost up north. The Robins are sat inside the top ten, just a few points adrift of the play-off positions.
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Supporters can listen to live audio commentary of Albion's clash with the Robins.
Audio passes are available to purchase here.
WBA Radio & WBA TV commentators Gez Mulholland and Andy Johnson will provide live coverage from The Hawthorns, starting at 2.45pm.
Details for video streaming on WBA TV will be available here from Christmas Eve afternoon.
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Regular updates will also be posted across the club's social media channels throughout the day.
The opposition
Bristol City have impressed once again in the first half of the 2025/26 campaign having secured a play-off spot in 2024/25.
The Robins are one of several second-tier teams on the hunt for a top-six finish and head into the Boxing Day bout with the Baggies off the back of a confidence-boosting victory over automatic-promotion chasing Middlesbrough in the West Country.
That 2-0 triumph on Saturday afternoon halted a three-game winless run and left them in the top ten over Christmas.
Friday's visitors have a solid away record, winning four, drawing three and losing three of their ten league fixtures completed on their travels so far. However, they've only won one of their last five away from Ashton Gate - a 1-0 success at Portsmouth at the end of November.
Gerhard Struber is Bristol City's boss. He was appointed in the summer following the departure of Liam Manning. The 48-year-old Austrian has previously worked at Wolfsberger AC, Barnsley, New York Red Bulls, Red Bull Salzburg and Cologne. He's won ten, drawn six and lost eight of his 24 matches in charge.
Memorable meeting
The Baggies cruised to a classy 4-1 home win over Bristol City at The Hawthorns in November 2019.
Kieran Gibbs' close-range finish gave the hosts an early lead before Matheus Pereira curled in a sublime free-kick to extend that advantage ahead of the interval.
Famara Diedhiou pulled one back for the visitors with ten left, but Albion added two more goals before the end to seal all three points. Strikers Hal Robson-Kanu and Charlie Austin both hit the back of the net.
Supporters can watch the highlights from that particular night below.
Recent record on home soil against the Robins
Albion 2-0 Bristol City, December 2024
The Baggies' final game before Christmas last season saw them comfortably beat Bristol City at the Shrine. Mikey Johnston was the star of the show, scoring two first-half goals to leave the hosts in a commanding position. His first was a header from the edge of the six-yard box and his second was a terrific effort from just inside the box with his right foot. Supporters can watch the highlights below.
Albion 2-0 Bristol City, March 2024
Strikes from Tom Fellows and Jed Wallace proved enough for Albion to overcome the Robins at The Hawthorns in March 2024. Fellows fired in from the edge of the box on the stroke of half time, before Wallace doubled the lead in the early part of the second period with a calm finish from six-yards out.
Albion 0-2 Bristol City, October 2022
The Robins recorded a 2-0 triumph at The Hawthorns on a Tuesday night in the middle of October 2022. Both of Bristol City's goals came in the opening half in B71, with Joe Williams striking first and Nahki Wells adding a second. Albion, who were led by Richard Beale that night, tried to get back into the contest after the interval but were unable to hurt the visitors.
How's that for a stat
The last three fixtures between the two sides at The Hawthorns have ended in 2-0 scorelines. The Baggies have won the previous two clashes in B71, with Bristol City claiming a 2-0 triumph in the West Midlands during the 2022/23 term.
Albion have the opportunity to extend their unbeaten run to eight home matches on Boxing Day (W4, D3). The hosts haven't suffered a home defeat since the middle of September - over three months ago.
The two teams met on Boxing Day as recently as 2022. The game was played in the West Country and was won by the side from the Black Country. Matt Phillips and Brandon Thomas-Asante strikes secured a 2-0 triumph.
The Baggies have won seven of their last eight home league games against Bristol City.
Both teams have scored in just one of Bristol City's last seven Sky Bet Championship matches.
Ticket information
Tickets are on sale to supporters with a booking history for Albion’s Sky Bet Championship fixture against Bristol City.
Prices start from £32 adults, £27 seniors (65+), £20 20-25s, £15 under-20s, £10 under-17s and £7 under-14s. Adult disabled supporter tickets are available from £22.
There is also a special offer in place for this fixture for junior supporters aged 14. They can secure a ticket to the match, as well as a gift box which includes a Baggies hat and keyring, for only £10.
Secure your seat online, in person via the East Stand Ticket Office, or by calling 0121 227 2227.
Please note, tickets will be delivered via the ‘WBA Tickets On The Go’ app.
The app is available to download on smart devices from the Apple Store here and the Google Play Store here.
Baggies fans unable to use a smart phone to enter the stadium will need to contact the Ticket Office.
When buying online, supporters will need to be logged into their My Albion account linked to their ticketing ID. Click here for instructions.
Hospitality
There is a special hospitality offer for this game. Under-17 admission into the Richardson Suite is available for just £75 (+ VAT) – a saving of more than £45 on the club’s usual gold game rate.
Full details can be found here!
Various other options are also available. You can explore below - and make a booking by either clicking here, calling the team on 0121 524 3455, or emailing hospitality@wbafc.co.uk.
The club do also have limited availability in other suites. Please see Albion's match brochure here, or contact the team via 0121 524 3455 & hospitality@wbafc.co.uk.
For the supporters
Albion are excited to welcome supporters back to The Hawthorns for Boxing Day's Sky Bet Championship clash with Bristol City.
There are plenty of activities to enjoy both before and after the contest.
The Fan Zone will open from midday until 2.45pm. Supporters of both clubs with a valid match ticket are welcome to attend for free.
A wide range of entertainment will be on offer in the Fan Zone including fun inflatable challenges put on by the Albion Foundation and opportunities to play some of the latest video games at the gaming van such as FC26 and others.
There’s also live football on the big screen. Birmingham City welcome Derby County in the second tier, with that particular battle beginning at 12.30pm. Tom from West Brom, meanwhile, will be providing the live music in the Fan Zone this weekend.
Fans can take advantage of plenty of food and drink options, including mulled wine, and purchase Baggies merchandise – including all three 2025/26 replica kits - at the retail wardrobes.
The club shop will be open from 9am until kick-off, before reopening after the final whistle for a further 30 minutes. Supporters are reminded they can claim 10% off full-price products in-store and online.
As ever, one lucky fan will get the chance to take on Boilerman in the club's half-time challenge on the hallowed Hawthorns turf, so be sure to keep a lookout for that.
After full-time, supporters with a valid match ticket from all stands are invited to visit the post-match bar which is situated in the middle of the East Stand and can be accessed via gate 12. New TVs and lightning have been installed this season, with benches and tables also be in place.
Live football will be shown on the screens – the Sky Bet Championship encounter between Wrexham and Sheffield United in North Wales (ko 5.30pm).
Performer Tom from West Brom will also be in attendance, playing live music.
Feeling peckish after 90 minutes of cheering on the Baggies? Discounted food will be available while stocks last.
The post-match bar will open immediately following the final whistle and will remain open until the conclusion of the 5.30pm game. It will be open for all weekend lunchtime or afternoon kick-offs, but will not operate after night games.
Enjoy your day and come on you Baggies!
