West Brom confirm fan's tragic death during Championship clash against Sheffield Wednesday

The Baggies confirmed that the fan, who was present at Hillsborough Stadium to attend the club's Championship clash against Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday, had tragically passed away following a medical emergency at the venue.

The club mourned the passing away of their fan as they released an official statement that read, "West Bromwich Albion Football Club is devastated to learn of the tragic passing of a supporter following a medical emergency during Saturday’s fixture at Sheffield Wednesday. The club has made contact with the supporter’s family to pass on its condolences and asks that they are allowed to grieve privately. The thoughts of all of us will remain with the supporter’s loved ones at this desperately sad time."

"Sheffield Wednesday are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of a West Bromwich Albion supporter during today’s game following a medical emergency," a statement from their weekend opponents read.

"Our hearts go out to the supporter’s family, loved ones and the wider WBA community at this incredibly difficult time."

Carlos Corberan's side will be next seen in action on Tuesday night as they take on Middlesbrough in a Championship clash at home.