What Wolves and West Brom fans need to know about Sunday's extra security | OneFootball

Wolves have confirmed additional ticketing and safety measures ahead of Sunday's Black Country derby with West Brom, including strict ticketing rules.

Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Bromwich Albion supporters have been warned that additional security and ticketing measures will be in place for Sunday's Black Country derby at Molineux.

The two rivals meet in the Championship at 12pm on Sunday for the first time in the league since 2021, with fans present for the first time since 2012.

As a result of the occasion's significance, Wolves have confirmed that they will be working closely with West Brom, West Midlands Police, the Safety Advisory Group and local authorities as the match approaches.

This results in tighter controls on tickets and supporter areas, while fans have been warned that enhanced checks and other security measures may take place on the day.

Wolves and West Brom working with police ahead of Black Country derby

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Sunday's fixture sees fans attend a derby at Molineux for the first time in a decade and a half.

The Albion fans making the short trip will be in the Steve Bull lower tier, as per the norm for sides taking the full allocation at Wolves away.

The home side have also confirmed that both clubs are working with the Safety Advisory Group, local authorities and West Midlands Police ahead of Sunday's clash.

While they have not been detailed, additional safety measures will be used, and enhanced ticket and security checks may be in operation, with both sets of fans asked to follow instructions from stewards and police throughout the afternoon.

And naturally, the Wolves statement reads: "Supporters are reminded that disorder, pyrotechnics, missile throwing, discriminatory or unlawful behaviour, and entering the pitch or trackside areas can result in arrest, prosecution and club sanctions."

Wolves warn tickets cannot be transferred

One of the main messages from Wolves surrounds who is actually permitted to use tickets, with derby tickets being non-transferable, meaning supporters should not pass their ticket on for somebody else to use.

Both clubs have used controlled sales processes, with eligible fans picking up tickets, while the Baggies sold out their away allocation back in August.

Wolves have warned that anybody attempting to access, or found inside the incorrect home or away area can be refused admission or removed from Molineux, with further club sanctions also following.

Supporters receiving print-at-home tickets are due to be sent them from Thursday, while Wolves will now reprint tickets before matchday, meaning that anybody requiring a replacement on Sunday must visit the ticket office and provide photographic identification.

Previous Wolves vs West Brom disorder explains security focus

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As can be expected with a derby so long in the making, there is a huge amount of tension waiting to boil over in the Black Country, especially after the infamous FA Cup clash in 2024.

When Wolves travelled to The Hawthorns that January, they came away with a 2-0 win through Pedro Neto and Matheus Cunha, while both sides had to contend with the match being suspended for 38 minutes due to disorder in the stands.

After Cunha's goal in the second half, fighting broke out among Wolves supporters in the home end, fans entered the pitch, while police tried to restore order.

The FA subsequently fined West Brom £30,000 for the disorder, while more than 40 supporters were banned or suspended.

That cup tie had been the first Black Country derby played with supporters since Albion's 5-1 win in 2012, while the day itself only brings more animosity into the weekend's match at Molineux.