It’s time to get ready for the fourth round of the FA Cup as the oldest club competition in the world begins to really heat up. There are 32 teams left in the mix as we continue the road to Wembley, with many of them believing that they’re in with a real shot of making it all the way. Today, we’ll take a look at an absolutely massive clash as West Bromwich Albion face Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Black Country derby.
West Brom Form GuideWest Bromwich Albion’s reputation as a yo-yo team has taken a bit of a hit in recent times. Their fans fondly remember the glory days but for whatever reason, they haven’t been able to bounce back up from the Championship as frequently as they used to. Now, they face the kind of tie that means more to the fans than anyone can fathom, and they need to put their best foot forward.
West Brom were handed the definition of a favourable tie in the third round as they played host to minnows Aldershot Town. For the most part, it was a convincing and thorough victory for the Baggies as they walked away with a strong 4-1 win.
Wolves Form GuideWolves fans have, for the most part, been won over by Gary O’Neil. They look set for a decent campaign in the Premier League and alongside that, you’d have to think they’ll fancy their chances at going far in the FA Cup. They have a solid history in this competition and with the squad they have at their disposal, there’s no reason why they can’t really go for it.
Despite having ten men for most of the game, Wolves held on to claim a 1-1 draw with Brentford in their third round clash. Then, in the replay, they overcame adversity to register a big 3-2 win and confirm the first Black Country derby in front of fans for 12 years.
Match PredictionIt’s going to be feisty, it’s going to be nervy, and it’s going to be electric at The Hawthorns with both sets of fans giving it everything they’ve got. In terms of an official prediction, it’s tough to say given they haven’t won at this ground in 25 years, but we’re going to back a Wolves win.
