As Swansea City prepare to face West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns on Saturday, we take a closer look at the Baggies.
What’s their story?
Established in 1878 as West Bromwich Albion by workers from Salter’s Spring Works, the Baggies were one of the 12 founding members of the Football League.
They recently surpassed 5,000 EFL fixtures as a club.
Albion have spent much of their history in the top-flight of English football, winning their only league title during the 1919-20 season, whilst enjoying success in the FA Cup on no less than five occasions.
During the 21st century they have had spells in the Premier League, including an eight-year stint which was ended by relegation in 2018.
Six managers in six seasons have followed and a return to the top-flight in 2020 proved shortlived as they dropped back to the second tier after one season.
Last season saw the Baggies finish ninth in the Championship after the departure of manager Steve Bruce midway through the season, and the introduction of Carlos Corberan.
