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The Hawthorns is the home of the Baggies and has a capacity of just over 28,000.

The Hawthorns is the home of the Baggies and has a capacity of just over 28,000. The Baggies have been playing at the Hawthorns since 1900.

The Bournemouth fans will be located behind one of the goals in the Smethwick end which holds 5,200 but is usually split between home and away fans, which usually creates a lively atmosphere. Tickets for the match are £10 for adults and £5 for over 65s, under 18s and full time students and they can be purchased before the game.

How to get there

The distance from Dean Court to the Hawthorns is 179 miles.

The postcode for Satnav users is: B71 4LF. Take the A338, A31, M27, M3 Eastbound and at Junction 9 of the M3, take the A34 Northbound. Join the M40 signposted Birmingham. Join the M5 signposted Birmingham and exit at junction 1 and take the A41 signposted West Bromwich. There are a number of car parks around the ground which will cost around £4. Taken from the official matchday programme. www.afcb.co.uk

Where to drink before the game

The Vine is one of the main pubs around the ground, and it is both home and away fan friendly. The pub is a 20 minute walk from the ground. To get to the pub head towards West Bromwich Town centre and turn left at Roebuck Street and the pub is just down the road on the left.

Another pub near the ground is the Desi Junction pub. To get there just follow on the road to the Town centre and go over a small roundabout and the pub is on your right. This Asian pub also serves food, notably a Balti buffet.

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