West Bromwich Albion will pay tribute to a fan who passed away during their Championship clash with Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.

57-year-old Mark Townsend, who was a Birmingham Road End season-ticket holder, passed away following a medical emergency in the stand. Members of the public, including an off-duty paramedic, battled to save Mr Townsend until emergency services arrived.

Carlos Corberán’s men will wear black armbands during the teams Championship fixture against Middlesbrough at The Hawthorns on Tuesday. The club also invites fans to join a 57th-minute applause.

A statement from the club, posted on social media, said: “We are 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 supporters family and asks that they are allowed to grieve privately.

”The thoughts of all at the club remain with Mark’s family at this desperately sad time.”