West Brom’s Championship rivals face partial stadium ban after incident
West Brom look set for another season in the Championship, with a miracle now needed to reach the playoffs.
The Baggies are currently embroiled in late-season drama after parting ways with manager Tony Mowbray due to disappointing results during the run-in.
West Brom are extremely unlikely to be involved in the playoffs, sitting six points away with only two games remaining.
However, they’re not the only team in the division dealing with drama right now, as one of their rivals is facing the possibility of severe punishments due to off-the-field behaviour.
Fratton Park will be impacted by recent behaviour
Portsmouth could be handed a partial stadium closure after an incident that took place during their recent fixture against Derby County.
A soft drink bottle was thrown by a spectator in the North Stand towards the assistant referee during the game, and the situation is set to have major repercussions.
Pompey are working alongside the police at the moment and have appealed for any information about the situation to be made clear.
However, this is the second incident in recent times for Portsmouth after they were fined £50,000 for a pitch invasion last season.
Speaking to Pompey News, former Premier League official Keith Hackett revealed there is a chance that the section of the stadium where missiles were thrown could be closed.
He said: “This is taken very seriously and may result in a closing off of the section from where the missiles will have been thrown.”
West Brom will want The Hawthorns rocking
While Pompey will be dealing with stadium closures, West Brom are aiming to give their fans plenty to cheer about on the final day of the season.
| Position | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
| 10 | 44 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 60 |
Even though the Baggies have given themselves a mountain to climb, there is a possibility that they could still be able to fight for a playoff position on the final day of the season at home against Luton.
It would take several teams above them losing this weekend, given that they are six points adrift of the top six with two games to go, but if West Brom still have a chance, then the squad will want full backing from the fans.