KEY MATCH DETAILS
– Date & Time: Saturday, 24th February 2026 | Kick-off at 12:30 PM GMT
– Venue: The Hawthorns (West Brom home ground)
– League Position: Coventry (1st – 70 pts) | West Brom (19th – 35 pts)
– Referee: Simon Hooper
– Broadcast: Live on Sky Sports Football in the UK
MATCH CONTEXT
This fierce West Midlands derby looks very different to initial expectations Coventry have reclaimed top spot after a stunning 3-1 win over Middlesbrough on Monday night, with Haji Wright bagging a brilliant hattrick. The victory ended a three match winless run that had raised concerns about their promotion push
West Brom, meanwhile, are still searching for their first league win under Eric Ramsay. Back-to-back draws against Stoke and Birmingham have steadied the ship slightly, but recent results for Blackburn and Portsmouth have pushed them just 3 points clear of the relegation zone – making this clash crucial for their survival bid.
West Brom Absentees:
– Chris Mepham: Hamstring injury (out 4-5 weeks)
– Karlan Grant: £15m forward sidelined after hamstring surgery (out ~3 months, may return before season end)
– Tammer Bany: Ruptured thigh keeping him out – may not play again this campaign
– Long-term concerns: George Campbell is nearing return but not ready yet
Coventry Absentees:
– Oliver Dovin: ACL injury (out 10 months, no set return date)
– Good news: Brandon Thomas-Asante is back from suspension, Carl Rushworth continues in goal
– Full squad available: Manager Mark Robins has no new injury worries
HEAD-TO-HEAD HISTORY
– Last season: Coventry won 2-1 at home, West Brom took reverse fixture 3-2
– Last 5 meetings: 2 wins for Coventry, 2 for West Brom, 1 draw
– Coventry’s last away win at The Hawthorns: 2023 (1-0)
EXPERT PREDICTION
Former Coventry midfielder Michael Doyle told our site: “Coventry have the momentum after that win over Boro, but away form has been a problem for them. West Brom will be fighting for their lives, so this won’t be easy. I think it’ll be a tight one Coventry to edge it 2-1.”
Current Betting Odds (via trusted partners):
– Coventry Win: 2.10
– Draw: 3.40
– West Brom Win: 3.60
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