2017–18 West Bromwich Albion F.C. season
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The 2017–18 season was West Bromwich Albion's eighth consecutive season in the Premier League and their 140th year in existence.[2] This season the club participated in the Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup. Tony Pulis began the season as the team's head coach but a poor run of form led to his dismissal in November; he was succeeded by Alan Pardew later that month.[3] On 2 April 2018, Pardew left West Brom by mutual consent. First team coach and former player Darren Moore took the stand until the end of the season.
2017–18 season | ||||
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Owner | Lai Guochuan | |||
Head coach | Tony Pulis (until 20 November)[1] Gary Megson (Caretaker, from 20 November to 29 November) Alan Pardew (from 29 November 2017 to 2 April) Darren Moore (Caretaker, from 2 April) | |||
Stadium | The Hawthorns | |||
Premier League | 20th (relegated) | |||
FA Cup | Fifth round | |||
EFL Cup | Third round | |||
Top goalscorer | League: Jay Rodriguez Salomón Rondón (7) All: Jay Rodriguez (11) | |||
Highest home attendance | 26,223 vs.Arsenal (31 December 2017) | |||
Lowest home attendance | 22,704 vs.Stoke City (27 August 2017) | |||
Average home league attendance | 24,520 | |||
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The season covered the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018, with competitive matches played between August and May.
West Bromwich Albion's relegation to the Championship was confirmed on 8 May 2018, by virtue of Southampton earning a 1–0 away victory at fellow strugglers Swansea City.[4]