West Brom vs Crystal Palace: What TV channel is it on, what time does it kick-off and what is the latest team news for the Premier League clash?

SAM ALLARDYCE takes his Crystal Palace side to West Brom this weekend hoping for another boost in their relegation battle.

The Eagles were relieved to grab a win over Boro last weekend and will fancy their chances if they can keep it tight at the back against a aside bossed by their former manager.

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Here SunSport tells you all you need to know about the Premier League clash...

When is West Brom vs Crystal Palace?

The game takes place at 3pm on Saturday March 4th at The Hawthorns.

Where can I watch West Brom vs Crystal Palace?

The game is not televised live in the UK but you can watch highlights on BBC's Match of the Day and follow the game live through our live blog during the game.

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What is the West Brom team news?

Matty Phillips is the Baggies' biggest injury concern, having missed the win over Bournemouth with a hamstring complaint.

Defender Craig Dawson picked up a head injury in that game but, like Phillips, is expected to be fit.

What is the Crystal Palace team news?

Mathieu Flamini picked up a knock prior to the clash against Boro and is doubtful, as is striker Loic Remy.

While both players are expected to be fit, Bakary Sako's hamstring strain means he has no more than an outside chance.

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FACTS

• West Brom have never lost a home Premier League match against Palace (W2 D2).
• The Eagles have only won two of their last 13 league visits to the Hawthorns (D4 L7).
• Only against Bolton (six games) have the Baggies played a side more often at the Hawthorns in the Premier League without losing than Palace (four games).
• Tony Pulis managed 26 Premier League games for Crystal Palace between 2013 and 2014, winning 42% of his games (11 of 26), comfortably the best ratio of any Palace manager in the Premier League.
• Sam Allardyce has only won one of his seven Premier League visits to the Hawthorns (D3 L3), winning 2-1 as West Ham boss in December 2014.
• The Baggies are aiming to do the double over Crystal Palace in a top-flight season for the first time since 1980-81.
• West Brom are now aiming to beat their record Premier League points total of 49 set in 2012/13. A win here would equal their points tally from last season (43).
• Crystal Palace have conceded eight goals from outside the box in the Premier League this season, no other side has conceded more from long range. Their opponents West Brom have conceded the joint-fewest (2).
• Gareth McAuley has scored six times for the Baggies this season, the most by a West Brom defender in a Premier League season.
• Crystal Palace have won a higher proportion of their Premier League points this season away from home than any other side (54.5% - 12/22).
• The Baggies have scored a league-high 12 goals from corners this season in the Premier League, while only Hull City (24) have conceded more goals from set-pieces than Palace (18) in 2016-17.