West Brom’s first dwelling sport of the season sees them tackle fellow promotion favourites Watford underneath the lights tonight.
The Baggies managed to salvage a 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough final weekend, whereas the Hornets beat Sheffield United 1-0 at Vicarage Street.
Steve Bruce’s facet have made some intelligent additions within the switch market and he’ll hope they will win tonight.
In the meantime, Watford have managed to maintain maintain of their prize property in Ismaila Sarr and Emmanuel Dennis, that means they are going to be a match for any facet within the Championship this 12 months.
Each side ought to be aiming for a spot within the play-offs at a minimal this 12 months, so this might be a superb indicator of who would be the major challengers.
West Brom and Watford have spent a variety of time within the Premier League over the past ten seasons and the race to get again there continues tonight, and we have now all of the motion completely reside on talkSPORT 2.
West Brom v Watford: talkSPORT protection
This Championship conflict will happen on Monday, August 8.
Kick-off on the Hawthorns is scheduled for 8pm.
The match is reside on talkSPORT 2 with protection beginning at 7pm with Dan Windle.
Commentary might be offered by Joe Shennan and former Wolves ahead Chris Iwelumo.
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West Brom v Watford: Team news
West Brom: Button, Furlong, O’Shea, Ajayi, Townsend, Livermore, Molumby, Wallace, Swift, Ahearne-Grant, Diangana
Subs: Bartley, Robinson, Phillips, Reach, Palmer, Mowatt, Yokuslu
Watford: Bachmann, Kabasele, Sierralta, Cathcart, Kamara, Cleverley, Kayembe, Sema, Sarr, Dennis, Joao Pedro
Subs: Mario, Troost-Ekong, Manaj, Gosling, Asprilla, Quina, Hamer
Referee: Tim Robinson
West Brom v Watford: What has been said?
West Brom gaffer Steve Bruce: “We couldn’t have asked for a more difficult first home game of the season.
“It’s always good to play your first home game. It’s the dawn of a new season and everyone is really excited.
“There’s no denying that the last few seasons have been disappointing, but we’re now into a new campaign and the slate has to be wiped clean.
“It’ll be difficult, but let’s enjoy the challenge of trying to beat Watford and getting off to a great start at The Hawthorns.
Watford boss Rob Edwards: “It will be another very difficult game, West Brom are always a formidable force, and Steve Bruce has four promotions from this league.
“They’ve recruited some good players and they will be a difficult team to get the better of. We know it’s going to be difficult, especially at their place, but it’s one we’re looking forward to and I think it’ll be difficult for them too.”
West Brom v Watford: Match info
- That is the primary league assembly between West Brom and Watford since March 2018 within the Premier League, with the Hornets profitable 1-0 with a purpose from Troy Deeney.
- Exterior the Premier League, West Brom and Watford haven’t confronted each other since April 2010 within the Championship; Chris Brunt equalised within the final minute for the Baggies in a 1-1 draw.
- After shedding 4 of their first 5 league video games underneath Steve Bruce (D1), West Brom have misplaced simply three of the next 13 matches within the Championship (W6 D4).
- Watford have received 15 of their final 19 Championship video games (D1 L3), and have received 15 of their final 16 when scoring not less than as soon as within the division (D1).
- Because the begin of the 2019-20 season, West Brom’s Jed Wallace has offered extra Championship assists than another participant (31), together with aiding final day out towards Middlesbrough.
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