West Bromwich Albion have announced another pre-season friendly, this time a local trip to League Two outfit Cheltenham Town. The Baggies will face the Robins at Whaddon Road on Friday, July 26, with kick-off at 7:30 PM.
Pre-Season Preparations
The fixture adds to West Brom's pre-season schedule as they prepare for the upcoming Championship campaign. Manager Carlos Corberan will use these matches to assess his squad and implement tactics ahead of the new season.
Cheltenham Town, who finished 16th in League Two last season, provide a competitive test for the Baggies. The match offers West Brom an opportunity to gain match fitness against a physically demanding opponent.
Additional Fixtures
West Brom have already confirmed other pre-season friendlies, including a trip to League One side Peterborough United on July 20 and a home game against Mallorca on July 27. The Baggies will also face Bolton Wanderers and Shrewsbury Town in July.
According to the club, the match at Cheltenham will be part of a double-header weekend, with the Mallorca game taking place the following day at The Hawthorns.
Ticket Information
Tickets for the Cheltenham friendly will be available through the Robins' official website. Prices are expected to be reasonable for a pre-season encounter. West Brom fans are advised to check the club's official channels for allocation details.
The match represents a chance for Corberan to give valuable minutes to fringe players and youngsters, as well as integrate new signings. The Baggies are expected to be active in the transfer market before the season starts.
Looking Ahead
West Brom will aim to improve on last season's 9th-place finish in the Championship. The pre-season schedule is designed to ensure the squad is ready for the opening day fixture, which is yet to be announced.
Cheltenham will also benefit from the fixture, as they prepare for their League Two campaign under manager Darrell Clarke. The Robins will face a stern test against higher-league opposition.
