The thrill-a-minute rollercoaster that is the Championship play-offs pits West Brom against Southampton in a two-legged semi-final, which starts this Sunday.
Just as when Leeds face Norwich in the other tie, it is hard to predict which way the meeting of the teams which finished fifth and fourth in the Championship table will go.
West Brom and Southampton boasted exactly the same record to round off the campaign, winning games either side of three consecutive defeats.
Carlos Corberan has got the Baggies firing with their home form particularly impressive.
They take on Russell Martin’s Saints after their automatic promotion hopes died relatively quickly as the run-in began, before a wildly inconsistent end to the campaign.
Date, kick-off time and venue
West Brom vs Southampton is scheduled for a 2.45pm BST kick-off on Sunday May 12, 2024.
The match will take place at The Hawthorns.
Where to watch West Brom vs Southampton
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Football, with coverage beginning at 2pm after Leeds’ game against Norwich.
Live stream: Subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.
West Brom vs Southampton team news
Corberan must decide between Brandon Thomas-Asante and Jed Wallace to start up front, although neither are in much form to speak of. Matt Phillips and Tom Fellows are competing for the right-wing spot.
Daryl Dike and Jayson Molumby are long-term absentees.
Southampton strikers Che Adams and Ross Stewart are both being monitored, the former having come off with a knock in the final-day win at Leeds and the latter only just back from a long-term injury.
Gavin Bazunu, Stuart Armstrong and Juan Larios are all out.
West Brom vs Southampton prediction
The Baggies know their away form has been pretty torrid all season, so a home win is on the cards to leave this tie well-poised for its trip to the south coast.
West Brom to win, 2-1.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Saints won both matches against the Baggies during the regular season, including a 2-0 victory at The Hawthorns as recently as February.
West Brom wins: 25
Southampton wins: 34
Draws: 24
West Brom vs Southampton match odds
West Brom: 7/4
Southampton: 31/20
Draw: 9/4
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
