vAlbion fans have renewed their season tickets at the Amex in record numbers in the hope of seeing Premier League football next season.

Just under 20,000 existing ticket holders signed up before Wednesday's 5pm deadline, a 98 per cent renewal rate.

Chief executive Paul Barber said: "This is an outstanding number of renewals ahead of the deadline and the level of 98 per cent is the highest number we've ever seen.

"The support for the club has been absolutely phenomenal in recent years and our fan base is continuing to grow."

 

Season ticket holders can move seats from next week, but they have been warned availability in the north stand especially is "extremely limited".

Meanwhile Albion's next home match, against relegation-threatened Blackburn Rovers after the international break on April 1, has already sold out.

The Argus: Barber (above right) said: "We've seen a record number of stadium sell outs at the Amex this season, with the Blackburn game the latest of eight home games to attract a capacity crowd."