West Bromwich Albion FC
/ Club Guide
In Brief
Founded: 1878 as West Bromwich Strollers
Turned Professional: 1885
Current Division:
FA Premier League
Home Stadium: The Hawthorns
Address: Birmingham Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands B71 4LF
Nicknames: The Baggies, The Throstles, Albion
Main Sponsors 2019/20: Ideal Boilers
Club Mascots: Baggie Bird and Baggie Bird Jr
Derby Matches
Wolverhampton Wanderers, Walsall, Aston Villa, Birmingham City, Coventry City
Home
Navy blue and white striped shirt with two-tone blue sleeves. White shorts with navy detailing. White and navy hooped socks.
Away
Green and yellow striped shirt with two-tone green sleeves. Yellow shorts with green detailing. Yellow and green hooped socks.
Third
Purple and white shirt with tonal wavy pattern and purple trim. Purple shorts with white detailing. Purple socks with white trim and detailing.
Previous Names
West Bromwich Strollers (1878-1880)
Stadium History
The Hawthorns (1900-Present) / View Stadium
Stoney Lane (1885-1900)
Four Acres (1882-1885)
The Birches (1881-1882)
Dartmouth Park (1879-1881)
Cooper's Hill (1878-1879)
Club Honours
Division 1 Champions: 1919/20
Division 2 Champions: 1901/02, 1910/11
Championship Winners: 2007/08
FA Cup Winners: 1887/88, 1891/92, 1930/31, 1953/54, 1967/68
Football League Cup Winners: 1965/66
FA Charity Shield Winners: 1919/20, 1953/54 (Shared)
FA Youth Cup Winners: 1975/76
Tennent Caledonian Cup Winners: 1976/77
Watney Cup Winners: 1970/71
Football League Founder Members: 1888/89
Main Reception: / Phone: 0871 271 1100 / Fax: 0871 271 9821
Ticket Booking Line: / Phone: 0121 227 2227 / Email:
Stadium Megastore: / Phone: 0121 524 3473
Retail Mail Order: / Phone: 0871 271 9795
Customer Service: / Phone: 0121 524 3470
Hospitality: / Phone: 0121 524 3455 / Email:
Conference & Events: / Phone: 0121 524 3453 / Email:
Club Mascots: / Phone: 0871 271 9800
Albion Foundation: / Phone: 0121 565 4012
Official Websites
/ Website: wba.co.uk
/ Online Store: wbashop.co.uk
/ Ticket Information: wba.co.uk/tickets
/ Buy Tickets: wbatickets.co.uk
/ WBA TV: wba.co.uk/tv
/ Disabled Access Guide: wba.co.uk/pdf/access-statement
/ Stadium Guide: wba.co.uk/club/the-hawthorns
/ Travel Guide: wba.co.uk/club/maps-and-directions
/ Home Fan Guide: wba.co.uk/pdf/home-supporters-guide
/ Visiting Fan Guide: wba.co.uk/pdf/away-supporters-guide
/ Stadium Tours: wba.co.uk/tickets/stadium-tours
Official Social Media
/ Facebook: facebook.com/westbromwichalbionofficial
/ Instagram: instagram.com/wba
/ Twitter: twitter.com/wba
/ YouTube: youtube.com/officialalbion
Local Radio Stations
/ BBC WM 95.6: (95.6 FM / 11B (218.640MHz) DAB)
