2000–01 West Bromwich Albion F.C. season


During the 2000–01 English football season, West Bromwich Albion F.C. competed in the Football League First Division.

Season summary

Megson's rejuvenation of the side continued in 2000-01, as Albion finished sixth, their highest league finish since relegation in 1986. They qualified for the Division One promotion playoffs, where they faced Bolton Wanderers in the semi-finals. The first leg finished 2-2 after Albion had led 2-0. Bolton won the second leg 3-0 to reach the final 5-2 on aggregate.
Albion's home match against Barnsley on 1 January 2001 was the last to be played in front of the Rainbow Stand, which was subsequently demolished before construction began on the new East Stand.

Final league table

Results

West Bromwich Albion's score comes first

Legend

Football League First Division

First Division play-offs

FA Cup

RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorers
R36 January 2001Derby CountyA2-319,232Taylor, Hughes

League Cup

RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorers
R1 1st Leg22 August 2000Swansea CityA0-04,758
R1 2nd Leg6 September 2000Swansea CityH2-1 7,328Roberts
R2 1st Leg19 September 2000Derby CountyA2-12,899Clement, Sneekes
R2 2nd Leg26 September 2000Derby CountyH2-4 19,112Jordão, Clement

First-team squad

Left club during season

Reserve squad