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The week ahead: Derby County and an Everton double

There are three Albion matches in the space of two days at the end of this week, as the under-23s take on Derby County, while the club’s men’s and women’s first teams will take on Everton.

By James Hilsum • 21 October 2019

By Paul Hazlewood
Albion are back in Premier League action at the Amex on Saturday.

Here are the three Albion games to look out for this week.

Saturday 26th October: Albion under-23s v Derby County under-23s, kick-off 11.30am

Simon Rusk’s side host Derby County at the American Express Elite Football Performance Centre in search of a third consecutive league victory in Premier League 2 Division 1.

Albion head into the game following a 4-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur at the Amex, and a 1-0 victory away at Manchester City on Sunday, courtesy of a goal from Taylor Richards against his former club.

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U23 highlights: Man City 0 Albion 1

Also sandwiched in between those two results was an impressive 2-0 triumph over League One side Southend United in a Leasing.com Trophy match at Roots Hall.

Derby have made an impressive start to the season and currently sit second in the table with 17 points from eight games, one point behind league leaders Chelsea.

Albion season-ticket holders can gain free entry to the match, but must book their tickets in advance. Otherwise, tickets are priced at £5 for adults and £2 for over-65s and under-16s. Click here for more information.

Saturday 26th October: Albion v Everton, kick-off 3pm

Premier League action returns to the Amex on Saturday when Marco Silva’s Everton travel to the south coast.

Albion head into the game looking to bounce back from a cruel 2-1 defeat away at Aston Villa on Saturday, while Everton will be buoyed by a 2-0 win over West Ham United.

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Extended highlights: Villa 2 Albion 1

The Toffees have had a mixed start to the season though, and sit 13th in the table with ten points from their opening nine games. Meanwhile, Graham Potter’s men lie 16th with nine points from nine games.

Tickets for this match are now sold out, but a number of seats may become available via the season-ticket exchange. Click here for more information.

Sunday 27th October: Everton v Albion, kick-off 12.30pm

Albion are back in FA Women’s Super League action on Sunday when they face Everton at the Merseyrail Community Stadium in Southport.

Hope Powell’s side head into the match looking to recover from a 2-1 defeat against Bristol City in the Continental League Cup on Sunday, while targeting a first league win of the season.

The Toffees sit fifth in the FA WSL table with six points from their opening four games, four points and four places above Albion, who lie ninth.

Tickets for the match are available to purchase on Everton’s ticket website, priced at £5 for adults and £2.50 for juniors and seniors. Click here for more information.