West Bromwich Albion and Hull City meet at The Hawthorns on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in a Championship clash that pits a team fighting for survival against one chasing Premier League promotion. The 3:00 PM kickoff sees 23rd-placed West Brom, winless in 14 league matches, host a Hull City side sitting fifth and boasting the division’s second-best away record.
Match Preview: High Stakes at Opposite Ends
The narrative for this fixture is starkly defined by the league table. Hull City arrives in the West Midlands fresh from a crucial 2-0 away win at playoff rivals Wrexham on Tuesday, a result that solidified their top-six position with 63 points. In contrast, West Brom’s desperate search for points was dealt another cruel blow on Wednesday night, as a 93rd-minute equalizer from Southampton’s Cyle Larin snatched away what would have been their first league win of 2026. That draw left the Baggies in 23rd place with 37 points, just one point from safety.
Interim West Brom boss James Morrison has called the performance against Southampton the “benchmark” for the remainder of the season. However, his side faces a formidable challenge against a Hull team that won the reverse fixture 1-0 at the MKM Stadium in December.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
West Brom’s injury woes continue, with key attackers Mikey Johnston (leg) and Karlan Grant (hamstring) sidelined. Top scorer Aune Heggebo is enduring a 17-game goal drought, adding to the hosts’ offensive concerns. Morrison may stick with a back four that includes Alfie Gilchrist, with Daryl Dike potentially partnering Heggebo up front.
Hull City will be without the creative influence of Ryan Giles (hamstring) until April and have suffered a significant blow with the news that loanee Yu Hirakawa is out for the season with a knee injury. Liverpool youngster Lewis Koumas, who scored against Wrexham, is expected to start in an advanced role alongside Joe Gelhardt and Oli McBurnie.
West Bromwich Albion possible starting lineup: O’Leary; Imray, Gilchrist, Campbell, Styles; Wallace, Molumby, Diakite, Price; Dike, Heggebo.
Hull City possible starting lineup: Pandur; Hughes, Egan, McNair; Drameh, Lundstram, Slater, Millar; Gelhardt, Koumas, McBurnie.
Head-to-Head History & Form
Historical data favors West Brom in this fixture, with the Baggies holding a significant advantage in the overall head-to-head record. Various sources cite West Brom with between 11 and 17 wins from the last 22-30 meetings, with Hull managing between 4 and 6 victories. However, recent form tells a different story. Hull won the most recent encounter 1-0 in December 2025, and the last five Championship meetings show a more balanced record: two West Brom wins, one Hull win, and two draws.
Critically, Hull City’s form on the road has been a cornerstone of their success this season. Meanwhile, West Brom’s form is dire, with the club not winning a league match since December 29, 2025—a run spanning 14 games (D6 L8). Their home form offers little solace, having failed to win in their last five at The Hawthorns.
Key Stats & Prediction
- League Positions: Hull City (5th, 63 pts) vs. West Bromwich Albion (23rd, 37 pts).
- Recent Form: West Brom (D L D L D D), Hull City (L W W L L W).
- Goal Threat: Hull have scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches, while West Brom have managed only 4.
- Hawthorns Hoodoo: Hull are winless in their last 10 visits to West Brom (D2 L8), with their last victory there coming in October 2008.
Despite the historical disadvantage for Hull at this venue, the current momentum and league positions point toward an away victory. West Brom’s confidence is fragile after the late heartbreak against Southampton, while Hull’s playoff chase provides a powerful incentive. A 2-1 victory for the visiting Tigers is a likely outcome, continuing their push for the top six and deepening West Brom’s relegation fears.