Anticipation builds for Black Country derby
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Simon Stone, BBC Sport
Anticipation is high ahead of Sunday's first Black Country derby in front of fans since 2012.
Memories are still strong of that meeting between Wolves and West Brom at Molineux, when the visitors won 5-1, a result that triggered the dismissal of manager Mick McCarthy.
Wolves have been given just over 4,000 tickets for the match, with West Brom confirming yesterday the FA Cup fourth round tie is a sell-out.
West Midlands Police are ready.
"There will be large numbers of local supporters meeting up and travelling from various locations across the Black Country and further afield to The Hawthorns, and we are working to make sure this happens smoothly and with as little disruption as possible to transport, pubs and bars, and local residents," they said.
"We will have a substantial policing presence and are working with both clubs to manage this.
"We aim to help make this Black Country derby an enjoyable day for everyone."