West Brom will be backed by 3,000 travelling fans for a sold-out Midlands derby at Coventry. Both clubs are chasing play-off spots, adding extra weight to the clash. Coventry’s £37 ticket pricing sparked fan backlash, but Albion’s strong support remains. The Baggies aim to repeat their earlier win at the CBS Arena.
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00:00West Bromwich Albion will be backed by a sold-out away end at Coventry City with all 3,000 tickets snapped up for a trip to the CBS Arena.
00:10It's a huge Midlands derby with added significance as both teams are now battling for a place in the Championship Play-offs.
00:19Coventry, once seen as outsiders in the promotion race, have enjoyed a major resurgence under Frank Lampard and now just sit ahead of the baggies in the table.
00:28The fixture has taken on even more weight with both sides fighting to stay in and around the top six and the atmosphere is expected to be electric.
00:39Albion have several crucial games to navigate but it's clear that the clash at the CBS Arena could prove pivotal in the final reckoning.
00:48The pressure is mounting particularly after having a recent dip in form which has allowed a number of chasing teams to close the gap.
00:55There has been controversy off the pitch too as Coventry is criticised by West Brom fans after setting away ticket prices for £37 for adults.
01:06A steep increase to the reverse fixture where Coventry fans paid £30 at the Hawthorne.
01:12Albion appealed for a price cap but the request was rejected, sparking anger among supporters and calls for a boycott.
01:20Even so, the game's importance has ensured a full allocation will be in attendance.
01:27West Brom will be taking some encouragement from their last meeting with Coventry when they secured a hard-fought win despite Lampard's strong start in charge.
01:36The baggies frustrated the host with a well-drilled defensive display and found the net through Alex Mowat and Karnon Grant.
01:44Should be bagging goals at this stage. Tom Fellow is not quite in form.
01:48Like Sir Grady Diangano, Jed Wallace not able to step up off the bench at the moment.
01:52There are concerns but I suppose having so much attacking depth isn't a bad thing and eventually it should click.
01:58It's just not doing so at the moment. Albion fans are getting a little bit anxious.
02:01Pressure is now mounting on Tony Mowbray to make sure the baggies get over the line.
02:08So can they find a way through to make sure they are in the play-off race?