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2020–21 West Bromwich Albion F.C. season
West Bromwich Albion 2020–21 football season From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 2020–21 season was the 143rd year in existence of West Bromwich Albion and their first season back in the Premier League after a two-year absence, following promotion from the Championship in the previous season. They also participated in the FA Cup and the EFL Cup.
On 16 December 2020, Albion parted company with head coach Slaven Bilić, after winning one of the first 13 league games.[3] Sam Allardyce was confirmed as his successor later that day, with the former England manager taking charge of his eighth Premier League club, a competition record.[4]
West Brom were relegated back to the Championship, after just one season in the Premier League, following an away defeat to Arsenal on 9 May 2021.[5] This equalled Norwich City's record of five Premier League relegations and was the first time that a team managed by Sam Allardyce had been relegated from the top flight.[6]
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Prior to the start of the season, sports journalists were pessimistic about West Bromwich Albion's chances of surviving relegation. Phil McNulty, the BBC's chief football writer, thought that Albion would finish in 19th place,[7] while Henry Winter of The Times also forecast relegation.[8] The Guardian predicted a 20th-place finish, while identifying Matheus Pereira as Albion's key player.[9]
Restrictions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom created uncertainty surrounding the reintroduction of supporters to football stadia. As a result, the club did not issue full season tickets in 2020–21.[10]
Albion unveiled three new kits for the season, designed in tribute to the "barcode" design worn by the club's promotion winning team of 1992–93.[11] The home kit featured navy blue and white striped shirts, white shorts and navy blue socks,[12] while the away colours comprised green and yellow striped shirts, green shorts and yellow socks.[13] The third kit was made up of red and yellow stripes, red shorts and yellow socks.[11] The kits were manufactured by Puma and were sponsored by Ideal Boilers.[12] Alongside all other Premier League clubs, West Bromwich Albion's players wore a "No Room For Racism" badge on their shirts; this replaced the "Black Lives Matter" badges worn at the end of the previous Premier League season.[14]
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- As of 26 January 2021
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Transfers
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Friendly matches
5 September 2020 Friendly | Brighton & Hove Albion | 0–0 | West Bromwich Albion | Falmer |
14:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Amex Attendance: 0 |
Competitions
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Premier League
Following their promotion from the 2019–20 EFL Championship, West Bromwich Albion are competing in the 2020–21 Premier League, the 29th season of English football's top division since its breakaway from the Football League in 1992. It is Albion's 13th season in the Premier League, 81st season in the top division of English football and their 122nd season of league football in all.[64]
Albion defeated Chelsea 5–2 in April in what was their first victory at Stamford Bridge since 1978.[65]
League table
Source: Premier League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) If the champions, relegated teams or qualified teams for UEFA competitions cannot be determined by rules 1 to 3, rules 4.1 to 4.3 are applied – 4.1) Points gained in head-to-head record between such teams; 4.2) Away goals scored in head-to-head record between such teams; 4.3) Play-offs[66]
(R) Relegated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) If the champions, relegated teams or qualified teams for UEFA competitions cannot be determined by rules 1 to 3, rules 4.1 to 4.3 are applied – 4.1) Points gained in head-to-head record between such teams; 4.2) Away goals scored in head-to-head record between such teams; 4.3) Play-offs[66]
(R) Relegated
Results summary
Last updated: 23 May 2021.
Source: [citation needed]
Results by matchday
Updated to match(es) played on 23 May 2021. Source: [citation needed]
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Matches
The 2020–21 season fixtures were released on 20 August.[67]
13 September 2020 1 | West Bromwich Albion | 0–3 | Leicester City | West Bromwich |
14:00 BST |
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Report | Stadium: The Hawthorns Attendance: 0 Referee: Anthony Taylor |
19 September 2020 2 | Everton | 5–2 | West Bromwich Albion | Walton, Liverpool |
12:30 BST |
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Report | Stadium: Goodison Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Mike Dean |
26 September 2020 3 | West Bromwich Albion | 3–3 | Chelsea | West Bromwich |
17:30 BST | Report |
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Stadium: The Hawthorns Attendance: 0 Referee: Jonathan Moss |
4 October 2020 4 | Southampton | 2–0 | West Bromwich Albion | Southampton |
12:00 BST |
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Stadium: St Mary's Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Chris Kavanagh |
19 October 2020 5 | West Bromwich Albion | 0–0 | Burnley | West Bromwich |
17:30 BST | Report | Stadium: The Hawthorns Attendance: 0 Referee: Anthony Taylor |
26 October 2020 6 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 1–1 | West Bromwich Albion | Falmer |
17:30 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: Falmer Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Jonathan Moss |
2 November 2020 7 | Fulham | 2–0 | West Bromwich Albion | Fulham |
17:30 GMT | Report | Stadium: Craven Cottage Attendance: 0 Referee: Simon Hooper |
8 November 2020 8 | West Bromwich Albion | 0–1 | Tottenham Hotspur | West Bromwich |
12:00 GMT |
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Stadium: The Hawthorns Attendance: 0 Referee: Andrew Madley |
21 November 2020 9 | Manchester United | 1–0 | West Bromwich Albion | Manchester |
20:00 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: Old Trafford Attendance: 0 Referee: David Coote |
28 November 2020 10 | West Bromwich Albion | 1–0 | Sheffield United | West Bromwich |
20:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: The Hawthorns Attendance: 0 Referee: Mike Dean |
6 December 2020 11 | West Bromwich Albion | 1–5 | Crystal Palace | West Bromwich |
12:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: The Hawthorns Attendance: 0 Referee: Paul Tierney |
12 December 2020 12 | Newcastle United | 2–1 | West Bromwich Albion | Newcastle upon Tyne |
15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: St James' Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Darren England |
15 December 2020 13 | Manchester City | 1–1 | West Bromwich Albion | Manchester |
20:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: City of Manchester Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Peter Bankes |
20 December 2020 14 | West Bromwich Albion | 0–3 | Aston Villa | West Bromwich |
19:15 GMT | Report | Stadium: The Hawthorns Attendance: 0 Referee: Martin Atkinson |
27 December 2020 15 | Liverpool | 1–1 | West Bromwich Albion | Liverpool |
16:30 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: Anfield Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Kevin Friend |
29 December 2020 16 | West Bromwich Albion | 0–5 | Leeds United | West Bromwich |
18:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: The Hawthorns Attendance: 0 Referee: Lee Mason |
2 January 2021 17 | West Bromwich Albion | 0–4 | Arsenal | West Bromwich |
20:00 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: The Hawthorns Attendance: 0 Referee: Martin Atkinson |
16 January 2021 18 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 2–3 | West Bromwich Albion | Wolverhampton |
12:30 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: Molineux Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Michael Oliver |
19 January 2021 19 | West Ham United | 2–1 | West Bromwich Albion | Stratford, London |
18:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: London Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Graham Scott |
26 January 2021 20 | West Bromwich Albion | 0–5 | Manchester City | West Bromwich |
20:15 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: The Hawthorns Attendance: 0 Referee: Chris Kavanagh |
30 January 2021 21 | West Bromwich Albion | 2–2 | Fulham | West Bromwich |
15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: The Hawthorns Attendance: 0 Referee: Anthony Taylor |
2 February 2021 22 | Sheffield United | 2–1 | West Bromwich Albion | Sheffield |
18:00 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: Bramall Lane Attendance: 0 Referee: Paul Tierney |
7 February 2021 23 | Tottenham Hotspur | 2–0 | West Bromwich Albion | Tottenham |
12:00 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Stuart Attwell |
14 February 2021 24 | West Bromwich Albion | 1–1 | Manchester United | West Bromwich |
14:00 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: The Hawthorns Attendance: 0 Referee: Craig Pawson |
20 February 2021 25 | Burnley | 0–0 | West Bromwich Albion | Burnley |
15:00 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: Turf Moor Attendance: 0 Referee: Mike Dean |
27 February 2021 26 | West Bromwich Albion | 1–0 | Brighton & Hove Albion | West Bromwich |
15:00 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: The Hawthorns Attendance: 0 Referee: Lee Mason |
4 March 2021 27 | West Bromwich Albion | 0–1 | Everton | West Bromwich |
18:00 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: The Hawthorns Attendance: 0 Referee: Darren England |
7 March 2021 28 | West Bromwich Albion | 0–0 | Newcastle United | West Bromwich |
12:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: The Hawthorns Attendance: 0 Referee: Martin Atkinson |
13 March 2021 29 | Crystal Palace | 1–0 | West Bromwich Albion | Selhurst |
15:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Simon Hooper |
3 April 2021 30 | Chelsea | 2–5 | West Bromwich Albion | London |
12:30 BST |
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Report | Stadium: Stamford Bridge Attendance: 0 Referee: David Coote |
12 April 2021 31 | West Bromwich Albion | 3–0 | Southampton | West Bromwich |
18:00 BST | Report |
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Stadium: The Hawthorns Attendance: 0 Referee: Simon Hooper |
22 April 2021 32 | Leicester City | 3–0 | West Bromwich Albion | Leicester |
20:00 BST | Report | Stadium: King Power Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Andrew Madley |
25 April 2021 33 | Aston Villa | 2–2 | West Bromwich Albion | Aston |
19:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Villa Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Stuart Attwell |
3 May 2021 34 | West Bromwich Albion | 1–1 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | West Bromwich |
18:00 BST |
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Report |
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Stadium: The Hawthorns Attendance: 0 Referee: Mike Dean |
9 May 2021 35 | Arsenal | 3–1 | West Bromwich Albion | Holloway |
19:00 BST |
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Stadium: Emirates Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Peter Bankes |
16 May 2021 36 | West Bromwich Albion | 1–2 | Liverpool | West Bromwich |
16:30 BST |
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Report | Stadium: The Hawthorns Attendance: 0 Referee: Mike Dean |
19 May 2021 37 | West Bromwich Albion | 1–3 | West Ham United | West Bromwich |
20:15 BST | Report | Stadium: The Hawthorns Attendance: 5,371 Referee: Michael Oliver |
23 May 2021 38 | Leeds United | 3–1 | West Bromwich Albion | Leeds |
16:00 BST | Report |
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Stadium: Elland Road Attendance: 10,000 Referee: David Coote |
FA Cup
The third round draw was made on 30 November, with Premier League and EFL Championship clubs all entering the competition.[68]
9 January 2021 Third round | Blackpool | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (3–2 p) | West Bromwich Albion | Blackpool |
15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 0 Referee: John Brooks | ||
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EFL Cup
The draw for both the second and third round were confirmed on 6 September, live on Sky Sports by Phil Babb.[69]
16 September 2020 Second round | West Bromwich Albion | 3–0 | Harrogate Town | West Bromwich |
18:00 BST |
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Stadium: The Hawthorns Attendance: 0 Referee: Thomas Bramall |
22 September 2020 Third round | West Bromwich Albion | 2–2 (4–5 p) | Brentford | West Bromwich |
19:00 BST |
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Report | Stadium: The Hawthorns Attendance: 0 Referee: Darren England | |
Penalties | ||||
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Statistics
- As of 26 May 2021
Goals record
- As of 15 March 2022
Disciplinary record
- As of 9 March 2021
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