West Brom and West Ham clashes in the first FA CUP - Fifth Round tie on Saturday at the Hawthorns.
Both sides will be heading into the fixture in confident mood as the Baggies defeated the Swans by two-goals keeping a clean sheet where as Hammers picked a valuable point against S'hampton despite being reduced to Ten-men after Goalkeeper Adrian was sent off when the clock showed Thirty-minutes to tick.
West Brom have only lost one of their last eight games in all competitions, which includes their 2-1 win in the fourth round at Birmingham, and a comprehensive 7-0 victory over non-league Gateshead in round three.
West Brom’s home record in all competitions: Played 16 – Won 6 – Drawn 4 – Lost 6
By contrast, West Ham’s recent form has left a lot to desire as they’ve only recorded two wins in their last nine games – one of which came in the 1-0 fourth round success away at Bristol City. They edged through their third round replay via a fascinating 9-8 penalty shootout win against Everton.
West Ham’s away record in all competitions: Played 14 – Won 4 – Drawn 6 – Lost 4
These two sides have previously met on eight occasions in FA Cup history with West Ham coming out on top four times to West Brom’s one, with three draws along the way. The last FA Cup clash between them was a third round tie back in January 1993 and the Hammers sealed a 2-0 victory on the same ground that day.
West Brom will be without Yusef Mulumbu (hamstring) and Jonas Olsson (leg), while Victor Anichebe will face a late fitness test after suffering a groin strain.
West Ham defenders Guy Demel, Winston Reid and James Collins are all unlikely to feature due to injury and Andy Carroll will face a fitness test after picking up an ankle injury at Southampton. Adrian will miss out through suspension.
We’re now reaching the business end of this year’s FA Cup competition and a place in the quarter-final awaits the winners of this one.
West Brom in all competitions: D/W/L/D/W
West Ham in all competitions: W/W/L/D/D
Key Stat: West Ham haven’t lost to a team from the bottom eight in the Premier League table this season. However, this is the FA Cup and anything can happen.
Key Player: Saido Berahino An obvious choice, but the young Englishman has been a revelation this season and his goals are crucial to this West Brom side.
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