Wolves, West Brom and Lopez
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West Bromwich Albion are gearing up for a mouth-watering Black Country derby with Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Baggies will make the short trip to Molineux on Sunday, looking to continue a fine start to the Championship campaign.
There was a high police presence and special powers for them as Wolverhampton Wanderers played West Bromwich Albion
Albion suffered a 1-0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Black Country derby on Sunday afternoon. Fer Lopez’s second-half finish ensured Wolves took the Sky Bet Championship spoils. The hosts had the better of the early stages as Max O’Leary was called into action numerous times during the first 30 minutes.
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West Midlands Police will introduce a dispersal order covering Wolverhampton city centre and the wider surrounding area as part of a major policing operation for the fixture at Molineux. The order will come into force from 8am on Sunday September 20, and remain in place for 24 hours.
Police issue update on number of arrests as Wolves and West Brom derby passes without major incident
Five people were arrested as the Black Country derby between Wolves and West Brom passed without major incident, police have confirmed.
Fan writer Jonny Drury wonders whether a young West Bromwich Albion side can upset fierce rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers.