The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away-day planner

The Hawthorns, West Bromwich

Everything an away end needs at The Hawthorns — the route, the safe pub, and the detour worth making. Built around the published 2026–27 fixture list, with general travel reminders for the date.

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Selected date

Tue 16 Feb

19:45 · v Wrexham

Kick-off subject to change (TV picks). Source: EFL Championship fixtures · checked 14 October 2026

Ground

The Hawthorns

Capacity 26,850

Away end

Smethwick End (side nearest the East Stand)

Varies by fixture

Travel

The Hawthorns

5–10 min walk (crowds may add time)

Coming up at West Brom

Upcoming home games

Your matchday card

West Brom v Wrexham

Tuesday 16 February 2027 · 19:45 · The Hawthorns

Kick-off 19:45
Drive to the groundWalk from The HawthornsWhere to stay

  • Leave home

    3h journey each way

    14:15

  • Pub / food

    Time for a pint and a bite

    17:15

  • At the ground

    Beat the turnstile queues

    18:45

  • In your seat

    Warm-up and team news

    19:25

Times are a guide from the published kick-off — always allow extra for engineering works and matchday road closures.

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West Brom v Wrexham: the build-up

Fan previews and travel chat, gathered in the week before kick-off.

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Away days at The Hawthorns

Vlogs and first-hand experiences from visiting fans.

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Places to eat in West Bromwich

Popular food guides and reviews from YouTube.

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Best pubs in West Bromwich

Popular pub guides and reviews from YouTube.

These pubs are not checked as away-friendly. Many pubs near grounds are home-fans only on matchdays and colours policies vary — check with the club or police before you go.

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Getting there

  • The Hawthorns station — Train and Metro tram interchange right beside the ground — one of the best-connected in the league.
  • Midland Metro — Trams from Birmingham Snow Hill and Wolverhampton stop at the ground.
  • Parking — The Hawthorns has a park and ride, plus industrial estates off the A41; M5 J1 is minutes away.
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Food and drink options

No official away pub found for this ground. Suggestions below are not verified with the club; colours policies vary and fixture restrictions may apply.

  • The Vine — Legendary Indian barbecue pub in West Bromwich; a proper away-day institution. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Halfords Lane kiosks — Burger and pie stands right outside the away turnstiles. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Birmingham Jewellery Quarter — A tram ride away with the best pubs on the route. Colours policy unknownMap
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Worth the detour

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Black Country Living Museum

Twenty minutes away in Dudley; the best living museum in the Midlands.

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Jewellery Quarter

Museum of the Jewellery Quarter, frozen in 1981, on the tram line.

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Sandwell Valley

Country park and RSPB reserve a mile from the ground.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.

  • The Vine, Roebuck Street

    Legendary Indian barbecue inside a Black Country pub — order at the tandoor in the back.

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  • Sandwell Valley RSPB

    Lakes, hides and farm trails immediately behind the Hawthorns.

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  • Jewellery Quarter workshops

    A tram ride away: working goldsmiths, the Coffin Works and quiet cafés.

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Transport alert

Evening kick-off

Check the last train or coach home before you buy — midweek late services can be limited.

Local event

Local arrangements

Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.

Ground note · unverified

The Hawthorns is the highest ground in the top four divisions — it is cold and open.

Ground note · unverified

Trams are packed after full time; walking one stop down the line is quicker.

What the day will cost

Rough guide for a trip to West Bromwich

Rough advance return fare per person

  • Travel£53
  • Away ticket£30
  • Drinks (3 pints)£16
  • Food on the day£14

Each person

£112

Group of 2

£225

Estimates only — fuel at 16p a mile, pints at £5.20, and walk-up rail fares can be far higher than advance singles.

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