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Richie Mills

Fri 24 April 2026 21:30, UK

West Bromwich Albion host automatic promotion hopefuls Ipswich Town, as they hope to lessen their injury list.

James Morrison‘s side are practically assured of Championship survival after a thumping 3-0 win over Watford, a result that took them eight points clear of the bottom three.

With two games to go, the Baggies can preserve their second-tier status if they match or better 22nd-placed Oxford United’s result on Saturday.

There is still the lingering threat of a possible points deduction for an alleged financial breach but that is unlikely to be enough to put them back into relegation territory.

Ahead of welcoming second-placed Ipswich at The Hawthorns, West Brom News has provided an injury round-up.

Jed Wallace nearing return but Mikey Johnston out

In the win over Watford, Tammer Bany came off the bench for the first time since December after a troublesome thigh injury.

Mikey Johnston has already been ruled out for the season with an ankle stress fracture, while captain Jed Wallace is also due to return from a calf injury. Krystian Bielik is definitely out, meanwhile.

For Ipswich, left-back Leif Davis is an injury doubt after missing the win over Charlton Athletic with a hamstring complaint, while Wes Burns is closing in on a first-team return after a calf injury.

Conor Townsend and Ashley Young are definitely out of this weekend’s clash.

Some of the aforementioned players may return to West Brom’s squad but after two straight wins, Morrison is unlikely to ring the changes for the visit of Ipswich.

Will James Morrison get the West Brom job?

The West Brom caretaker manager has picked up the pieces from the wreckage left behind by the likes of Ryan Mason and Eric Ramsay and has seemingly guided the Baggies to safety.

In 10 matches, he has tasted defeat just once, prompting many West Brom fans to call for Morrison’s permanent appointment.

West Brom looked destined for the drop in February but the club legend has steadied the Baggies’ ship in stormy waters.

Not only that, West Brom are one of the form teams in the division. So, is it time to trust him with the role permanently?

Yes, he is inexperienced but Morrison has delivered with flying colours so far under very difficult circumstances. So far, he has to be the leading candidate for the role.