Barclays Premier League
- Venue: The Hawthorns
- Date: Saturday, 25 February
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
West Brom are unbeaten in their last four Premier League encounters with the Black Cats (W3, D1).
Sunderland have lost their last two visits to The Hawthorns, failing to score on either occasion.
A victory for the Baggies would be their 50th against Sunderland in all competitions.
West Brom
West Brom have lost their last three Premier League games at The Hawthorns.
The Baggies have scored just nine goals at home this season - the worst tally in the Premier League.
Albion have taken just eight points at home this season - the worst record in the league along with Wigan and Bolton.
Their victory at Wolves last time out was the first time they have scored more than four goals in a Premier League fixture.
Nicky Shorey could make his 50th Premier League appearance for West Brom.
Sunderland
The Black Cats have conceded 13 goals away from home in the Premier League this season - only Manchester United (10) and Chelsea (12) have let in fewer on their travels.
Sunderland have taken 16 points from their last eight Premier League games - as many as the top two, Manchester City and Manchester United.
Martin O'Neill's side have won three of their last four Premier League away games.
Sebastian Larsson is one short of his 25th English league goal but has not scored in his last nine Premier League games.
The Wearsiders have scored 11 goals in the last 10 minutes of Premier League games this season - equal most with Manchester City.
