West Brom vs Birmingham: How to watch, TV channel and kick-off time
West Brom return from the international break to face Birmingham in Championship action.
The Baggies will be looking to bounce back from a 1-0 loss against Wolves before the hiatus.
They will welcome another local rival, one which James Morrison knows all about.
The Albion boss faced the Blues four times as a player, with three wins and one draw.
He has not yet managed against them as Saturday's encounter will be his first meeting with them in the dugout.
If you are not heading to The Hawthorns for the game, West Brom News has all the details about how you can watch along at home.
How can I watch West Brom's clash with Birmingham?
Morrison's side will be hoping to continue a positive start against Chris Davies' team.
They sit fifth in the second tier, with their rivals just five places behind them in 10th, just three points behind the B71 outfit.
The contest kicks off at 12:30 pm on Saturday, with tickets still on general sale, as per Albion's website.
It will be shown on Sky Sports' Main Event and Football channels and their plus app, and is also on NOW TV.
Coverage will start at 11:30 am, so there will likely be some analysis to hype up Baggies supporters before the game.
What is West Brom's recent record against Birmingham?
The Throstles have a very good overall record against the Blues, with 56 wins in 125 total matches.
The St Andrew's outfit have 36 wins, while the sides have shared the spoils on 33 occasions.
In recent seasons, they have faced off a lot as they have both been stuck in the second tier of English football, unable to stay in the top-flight when they get there in Albion's case.
Since the 2018-19 campaign, they have played each other 12 times, with the Baggies coming out on top in four matches.
The Blues' wins came in a four-game stretch between April 2022 and October 2023.
There has also been four draws in that timeframe, including both encounters between the teams last season.
The clash at the Hawthorns in November ended in a 1-1 draw and the return fixture was a 0-0 stalemate.
Hopefully, there will be a better result for Morrison's side and a bit more excitement this time around.