West Bromwich Albion Women set for history making landmark in March

West Bromwich Albion Women will make history next month when they play a competitive fixture at the Hawthorns for the first time ever.

The Baggies’ women’s team, who usually play their Women’s National League games at Sutton Coldfield Town’s Coles Lane ground, will instead suit up on Halfords Lane on March 6 to take on high-flying Derby County.

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At a glance: 5 key points

• West Bromwich Albion Women take on Derby County Women at the Hawthorns on March 6 in a 14:00 kick-off (GMT).
• The game will mark the first of its kind for the ladies who have never played an official game at the men’s home stadium.
• The Hawthorns has been home to the men’s team since 1900 whereas the women’s team usually play their firxtures at Sutton Coldfield Town.
• Tickets for the game are priced at just £5 for adults and £1 for children and you can buy them here.
• A bumper crowd is hoped to be in attendance to hopefully ensure that it’s the first of many fixtures the women’s team get to play at the Hawthorns moving forward.

What’s been said

Jenny Sugarman - West Brom Women’s manager

“This is a first for a generation of Baggies fans and a first for our players. We really hope Albion supporters come and support us on what will be a very special occasion. “The players have been brilliant since I arrived, and they deserve this opportunity to play in front of a passionate and big crowd in the club’s own ground.”

Dave Lawrence, Albion Women’s Director of Football

“Everybody is very excited for the game. We really want Baggies fans and our local community to come and get behind their team at The Hawthorns. “We’ve kept the ticket prices really competitive for the whole family to come along to generate a great atmosphere for the team on the day. It should be a fantastic afternoon.”

Background

West Bromwich Albion Women were established in 1989 and have played regularly at Sutton Coldfield’s Central Ground since then.

Albion Women are currently sat eighth in the Women’s National League Northern Section and made history recently by progressing to round five of the Vitality Women’s FA Cup for just the second time ever.

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