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MatchesWEST BROMWICHWEST BROMWICH ALBION FC vs WREXHAM AFC

MATCH BRIEF: WEST BROMWICH ALBION FC vs WREXHAM AFC

Fan Safety
57/100
MODERATE
Based on the safety score below
Last Updated: 2026-01-19T10:14:24.482Z|Author: system

HOME TEAM

West Bromwich Albion FC

AWAY TEAM

Wrexham AFC

FIXTURE DETAILS

COMPETITION
Championship
KICKOFF
03 APR 14:00
STAGE
Regular Season
MATCHDAY
40
VENUE
The Hawthorns
COUNTRY ENTRY REQUERMENTS

UK entry requirements apply. Passport mandatory for international visitors. Visa-free for many (6 months max). ETA system rolling out in 2025.

Fan Safety Score
57
Physical Safety
65MODERATE
Theft Protection
50MODERATE
Scams
60MODERATE
Police Reliability
50MODERATE

LAST UPDATED: 13/03 12:03 AM

AVG BEER

A 500ml bottle of Carling/Stowford Press is approx. £4.60. Kiosks in the away end are CARD-ONLY. Traditional draught is usually not available.

LAST UPDATED: 19/01 10:14 AM

HISTORICAL AVGESTIMATE

7°C | PARTIALLY CLOUDY

5.5°C - 9.2°C

LAST UPDATED: 13/03 8:01 PM

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Flights

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OPERATIONAL MAP

Stadium accessThe Hawthorns

GETTING TO THE GROUND

The Hawthorns station (Train/Metro) is a 5-minute walk away. Trains run from Birmingham New Street/Snow Hill. M5 J1 is only 1/2 mile away.

Warning: Away fans are advised to park on the East side (Middlemore Road) for a smoother exit post-match to avoid home fan congestion.

Away fans are in the Left side of the Smethwick Stand. Access via the turnstiles on Middlemore Road. The ground is the highest in English league football.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

  • Bags larger than A4
  • Pyrotechnics
  • Alcohol
  • Professional cameras
  • Offensive banners

CRITICAL

CASHLESS for food/drink. Security searches are rigorous. The Fan Zone on Halfords Lane is generally away-friendly (with ticket).

Exit routes & evacuation

Follow police cordons towards The Hawthorns station for safe dispersal back to Birmingham.

Exit via the Smethwick End gates directly onto Middlemore Road or towards the specialized bus parking zone.

MISSION LOGISTICS

Hub

Birmingham International (BHX)

Transfer

BHX to New Street is 10 mins by train. From there, take the Metro or Train to The Hawthorns (15 mins).

Tip

Birmingham Airport (BHX) is perfectly connected to the rail network, making it the best option for international fans.

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RECOMMENDED ZONE

The 'Jewellery Quarter' in Birmingham (3 tram stops away) offers excellent real ale pubs and is a safer, more vibrant base than West Bromwich town center.

RECOMMENDED

Jewellery Quarter (Birmingham) offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.

TACTICAL INTEL

GATHERING POINT

CENTRAL MEETING POINT

The Vine Pub (Roebuck St)

The classic, world-famous away fan hub for matches at West Brom. Known for its tandoori BBQ and massive fan capacity (25-min walk to ground).

POLICE PROFILE

HIGH PRESENCE

West Midlands Police maintain a heavy presence, especially for the 'Black Country Derby'. They use specialized units to manage the bridge paths from the station.

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