The four West Brom stars in danger of being banned ahead of crucial fixture run

West Brom were beaten 3-2 away at Coventry City over the weekend in their latest outing. Striker Aune Heggebo got both of their goals against the Sky Blues at the CBS Arena. The Baggies led 2-0 against Frank Lampard’s men before their opponents turned the game around after Jayson Molumby’s red card.

Ryan Mason’s side are sat in 17th place in the Championship table after their first 16 fixtures. They are four points off the play-offs and eight above the relegation zone. Next up is a home clash against rivals Birmingham City on Wednesday night as they look to return to winning ways.

West Brom players at risk of suspension

West Brom centre-back duo Chris Mepham and Nat Phillips are both one yellow card away from suspension. They both have four yellows to their name and risk having to sit out for a match if they pick up another one over the coming weeks. Both players were snapped up by the Baggies over the summer to bolster their defensive department.

Mepham, 28, linked up with the Midlands outfit from AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League. He spent time on loan at Sunderland last season and helped the Black Cats gain promotion from the second tier. They beat Sheffield United in the play-off final at Wembley.

The Wales international, who has 53 caps to his name, joined Brentford as a youngster from Chelsea and broke into the Bees’ first-team as a youngster. The Cherries then swooped in for him in 2019 and he went on to make 121 appearances in all competitions, chipping in with one goal from the back. He penned a three-year deal at The Hawthorns running until 2026.

As for Phillips, he left Liverpool to take on a new challenge at West Brom. He was loaned out to Derby County in the last campaign and helped the Rams stay up on the final day under John Eustace. The 28-year-old was also loaned out away from Anfield to Stuttgart, Bournemouth, Celtic and Cardiff City to get some regular game time.

Other West Brom players close to five yellow cards

West Brom pair George Campbell and Callum Styles are both two yellow cards away from a ban. Like Mepham and Phillips, Campbell linked up with the Baggies ahead of this term. He can play as either a full-back or in the heart of defence which makes him a versatile option for Mason to pick from.

Campbell is a USA international with one cap to his name. Prior to his switch to England, he caught the eye playing in MLS for CF Montreal. He first played for Atlanta United and was an important player for them before making the transfer to Canada.

As for Styles, he has been with West Brom since 2024 after they lured him away from Barnsley. The ex-Bury and Millwall man has played 50 matches for them to date, 35 of which came in his first year. He has scored three goals and will be eyeing more.