Match Previews

Matchday 34 | Hull City v Albion Preview

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West Bromwich Albion head to Hull City on Saturday lunchtime where they'll be hoping to record another big away win (ko 12.30pm).

The Baggies brushed Plymouth Argyle aside in midweek down in Devon thanks to second-half goals from Cedric Kipre, Mikey Johnston and Tom Fellows.

Hull City also boosted their top-six hopes on Tuesday, claiming an eye-catching triumph at Southampton. Strikes from Anass Zaroury and Fabio Carvalho earned the Tigers a third successive 2-1 victory.

Carlos Corberán's men, who sit one point above this weekend's hosts, claimed a 3-1 win in the reverse fixture back at The Hawthorns in early November, with Jed Wallace, Matty Phillips and Semi Ajayi all on target. 

A general view of Hull City's MKM Stadium
The MKM Stadium is the venue for Albion's crucial clash with the Tigers

Follow the fixture live

Supporters can listen to live audio commentary of the Baggies' encounter with Hull City.

Gez Mulholland and former Baggie Andy Johnson will provide live commentary from the MKM Stadium, with coverage starting at 12.20pm.

Audio passes are available to purchase here.

Details for video streaming on WBA TV will be available here from Friday morning onwards.

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 or myalbion@wbafc.co.uk.

Regular updates will also be posted across the club's social media channels throughout the day.

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The opponents

The Tigers are enjoying a terrific season in the Sky Bet Championship and are on the hunt for a top-six finish.

Saturday's hosts have collected 54 points from their 33 matches played, winning five of the last six.

Tuesday's impressive 2-1 triumph against high-flying Southampton at St Mary's Stadium highlighted just how capable they are of achieving success this term, with the club targeting a return to the top flight after spending the last six years outside of the Premier League.

Hull made a number of important signings in the January transfer window, adding seven new faces to their squad including Premier League players Fabio Carvalho, Ryan Giles and Anass Zaroury on loan.

Former Tiger Liam Rosenior is the man leading their play-off charge. The 39-year-old was appointed in November 2022 and has turned the men from the MKM Stadium into one of the strongest outfits in the division.

He has a record of 24 wins, 21 draws and 20 defeats from his 65 games at the helm. 

Hull City players celebrate after scoring a goal against Huddersfield
The Tigers are targeting a return to the top flight for the first time since 2016/17

One to remember

Albion earned a 3-1 win at Hull City back in a Championship clash in January 2008.

Kevin Phillips opened the scoring as early as the second minute, before James Morrison went on to make it 2-0 half-an-hour later.

Richard Garcia pulled one back for the hosts with less than 20 minutes remaining and the Baggies then had Paul Robinson sent off.

However, despite their numerical disadvantage, Albion scored again to make sure of the points through Roman Bednar.

Supporters can watch the highlights below.

The last five

Albion 3-1 Hull City

November 4 2023, Sky Bet Championship

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Hull City 2-0 Albion

March 3 2023, Sky Bet Championship

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Albion 5-2 Hull City

August 20 2022, Sky Bet Championship

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Hull City 0-2 Albion

March 5 2022, Sky Bet Championship

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Albion 1-0 Hull City

November 3 2021, Sky Bet Championship

Jed Wallace celebrates scoring against Hull City at The Hawthorns with goal written on the big screen in the background
Captain Jed Wallace scored Albion's opener in the reverse fixture at The Hawthorns

Did you know?

Albion have won seven of their last eight meetings with the Tigers, losing the other at the MKM Stadium last season.

Two of those seven victories have come away from The Hawthorns, with the Baggies' last triumph at Hull's home stadium arriving in March 2022 when Karlan Grant bagged a brace in a 2-0 win.

On the flip side, the away team has won this particular fixture just twice in the last 17 encounters.

Of those last 17 matches, the home team has been successful on 11 different occasions, with four draws also being played out.

Karlan Grant scores a goal against Hull in March 2022
Karlan Grant's double did the damage for the Baggies at the MKM Stadium in March 2022

Ticket details

Tickets are on general sale for Albion’s Sky Bet Championship fixture at Hull City.

The Baggies have been given an allocation of 2,200.

There are two price categories for this fixture.

In the North Stand, seats are priced £20 Adults, £13.50 65+, £10 16-22, £7 11-15, and £3 2-10.

And in the East Stand, seats are priced £24 Adults, £16 65+, £12 16-22, £7 11-15, and £3 2-10.

Click here to buy tickets.

Coach Travel

Coach travel is available for £25, departing Kidderminster at 7am, Stourbridge & Lye at 7.15am and The Hawthorns at 8am.

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Travel colours

The Baggies will wear their home colours on the road for the second game running.

Carlos Corberán's men also donned their traditional navy-blue-and-white stripes down at Plymouth on Tuesday night.

Buy the 2023/24 home shirt here.

A close up shot of the home Albion shirt

Visitor guide

Hull City have kindly provided a guide for supporters visiting the MKM Stadium.

View it here.

A general view of the outside of the MKM Stadium
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