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Cameron Smith

Tue 21 April 2026 7:00, UK

West Bromwich Albion are within touching distance of securing their place in the Championship, and could do so as they take on Watford.

James Morrison’s side are in fine form, with an unbeaten run stretching back eight games, while the former midfielder has lost just one of his nine at the helm.

After three draws on the spin, Albion picked up a perfectly timed 2-0 win against Preston on Saturday, increasing the gap to the bottom to five points.

Should results elsewhere fall into place, survival could be secured with a win against Watford, though continued momentum remains vital with the threat of a points deduction still looming.

Heading into Tuesday’s clash at The Hawthorns, West Brom News takes a look at the important details.

How to watch West Brom vs Watford

Taking over at the end of February, Morrison has done a sensational job, revitalising the squad after a dismal spell under Eric Ramsay.

Eight matches unbeaten, the Baggies go into the midweek clash in fine form, against a Watford side who have failed to win in five league outings.

Those not in attendance on Tuesday will be able to catch the encounter on Sky Sports +, available to subscribers.

At the same time, Leicester take on Hull City, with relegation potentially confirmed for the Foxes. This will be the main match shown on Sky Sports Football, with the rest of the division’s matches available to catch via Sky Sports + and the online services.

Live audio commentary will also be available via West Brom’s official channel, while BBC Radio WM will cover the clash as usual.

West Brom to carry momentum into season’s final weeks

It cannot be overstated just how good a job Morrison has done since taking over earlier this year.

At the time of the appointment, The Hawthorns was flat and disgruntled, while the squad was in desperate need of galvanising.

Since then, the back-to-basics approach has seen better players profiled correctly, while they have been defensively solid, with the threat still there on the counterattack.

Whenever West Brom find themselves in the second tier, the simple fact is that the aim must always be to challenge for promotion.

Though after a dismal term, supporters have collected some fantastic memories with a former fan favourite leading the charge.

Heading into the final home matches of the season against Watford and Ipswich, the Baggies must keep up the momentum and finish strong after an excellent run under Morrison.