West Bromwich Albion will celebrate 125 years at The Hawthorns on Saturday afternoon when Derby County visit for a Sky Bet Championship fixture (ko 3pm).
Information regarding the club's plans to mark the special occasion is available here.
The Baggies will be buzzing to get back to action following the opening international break of the 2025/26 season having collected ten points from the first 12 on offer.
Ryan Mason's men sit second in the standings and are on the hunt for a fourth league win in five.
Derby County, the first-ever visitors to The Hawthorns in September 1900, are yet to win in the Championship this term, but have drawn their last two encounters against Bristol City and Ipswich Town.
The two teams met last month in the Carabao Cup in B71, with the Rams squeezing through to round two on spot-kicks after it ended 1-1 in 90 minutes.
Follow the action LIVE
Supporters can listen to live audio commentary of Albion's clash with the Rams.
Audio passes are available to purchase here.
WBA Radio & WBA TV duo Gez Mulholland and Andy Johnson will provide live commentary from The Hawthorns, with coverage starting at 2.50pm.
Details for video streaming on WBA TV will be available here from Friday morning.
Supporters are kindly asked to direct any questions or complaints about WBA TV or WBA Radio to wbatvsupport@streamamg.com.
The club are unable to answer queries about WBA TV or WBA Radio sent to fans@wbafc.co.uk, myalbion@wbafc.co.uk or enquiries@wbafc.co.uk.
Regular updates will also be posted across the club's social media channels throughout the day.
The opposition
Derby County are no strangers to The Hawthorns having won on penalties there in August in the Carabao Cup.
The Rams have a decent recent record at the home of the Baggies having lost just one of their last six trips, and they'll be determined to extend that to seven on Saturday.
They're sat on two points from four matches in the Sky Bet Championship. Derby lost their first two against Stoke City and Coventry City, but have since drawn 1-1 at home to Bristol City and 2-2 at Ipswich Town.
The 2024/25 term was a nervy one for this weekend's guests and they only just avoided relegation back to Sky Bet League One. This time around, the Rams will be hoping for a much more comfortable campaign and will have their sights set on finishing much higher than the 19th position they secured in the previous year.
John Eustace is the man in charge and has been since the middle of February. The former Kidderminster Harriers, QPR, Birmingham City and Blackburn Rovers boss had a lengthy playing career before switching to management, representing the likes of Coventry, Stoke, Watford and Derby. His managerial record at County reads played 20, won six, drawn six and lost eight.
Memorable meeting
Albion claimed three big points against Derby County at The Hawthorns on their way to winning automatic promotion to the Premier League in 2019/20.
A first-half effort from Grady Diangana was followed up by Dara O'Shea's header in the second 45.
Watch the highlights from that clash back in July 2020 below.
Recent record on home soil against the Rams
Albion 1-1 (p) Derby County, August 2025
Derby County defeated the Baggies on penalties a month ago at The Hawthorns in the opening round of the Carabao Cup. The Baggies went ahead in the second period when Aune Heggebø slotted in his first goal for the club, but the Rams equalised with virtually the last kick - Joe Ward firing a free-kick into the top corner from a tight angle. Ryan Mason's men sadly missed three of their five spot-kicks and the visitors made it through to round two. Watch Aune's goal from that night below.
Albion 1-3 Derby County, April 2025
The Rams claimed a huge win at The Hawthorns on their way to securing Sky Bet Championship safety towards the end of last season. Goals from Ebou Adams and Jerry Yates had the visitors in control at the break, but Adam Armstrong halved the deficit with a neat finish with 20 to go. Derby weren't to be deterred though and substitute Nathanial Mendez-Laing wrapped up the points late on.
Albion 0-0 Derby County, September 2021
The two teams played out a goalless draw in the Sky Bet Championship in September 2021. Both had opportunities to score what would've been a decisive goal, but it turned out to a be night where defences came out on top.
How's that for a stat
Saturday's clash will be the third time Albion will have played Derby County in their last nine games in all competitions.
Derby have lost just one of their last 11 matches against the Baggies in both league and cup.
Albion have the chance to be sat on 13 points from the first 15 on offer for the second consecutive season.
Derby boss John Eustace will be hoping to secure a first win over Albion as a manager. He's lost five of his six games against the Baggies, drawing the other.
The Rams have played four away games in all competitions so far in 2025/26. A total of 13 goals have been scored in those matches. Both teams have scored in all six of their games this term.
Ticket information
Tickets are now on sale to supporters with a booking history for Albion’s Sky Bet Championship game against Derby County.
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.
Secure your seat online, in person via the East Stand Ticket Office, or by calling 0121 227 2227.
For the supporters
Albion are excited to welcome supporters back to The Hawthorns for Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Derby County (ko 3pm).
There are plenty of activities to enjoy both before and after the contest.
Fan Zone
The fan zone will take on a Victorian theme to celebrate the 125th anniversary of The Hawthorns. Albion and Derby County fans with a valid match ticket are welcome to attend for free from midday.
A wide range of entertainment will be on offer including a juggler, two stilt walkers, one bubbleologist, face painters, fun inflatable challenges put on by the Albion Foundation and a coconut shy game.
Supporters can also participate in six old-fashioned wooden carnival games - mini skittles, tin can alley, ball in the bucket, roll a ball and zig zag.
There's an opportunity to capture your matchday memories with a bespoke momento which can be shared with family and friends. Fan Zone attendees can secure a free Hawthorns 125th anniversary keepsake by visiting the photo pod. Digital copies will be sent instantly to your inbox! Don't forget to use the hashtag #WBA125Anniversary if you share your images on socials.
A brass band will perform a set from 1.30pm until 1.50pm, while an old-fashioned carnival playlist will also be played.
In addition to all of the above, live football will be on the big screen. This weekend's offering is the second-tier clash between Charlton Athletic and Millwall at The Valley. Kick-off in that one is at 12.30pm.
Fans can take advantage of plenty of food and drink options, including grabbing an ice cream from the ice cream van, 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.
Post-match bar
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, while benches and tables will be in place.
Live football will be shown on the screens – the Premier League encounter between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur at the London Stadium (ko 5.30pm).
Feeling peckish after 90 minutes of cheering on Ryan Mason's men? 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.
