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Section five are mainly located in the 'Smethwick End' stand. They are known for their involvement in violent clashes with supporters of rival teams, especially with local clubs Wolverhampton Wanderers, Birmingham City and above all Aston Villa. A history of trouble has also existed with Walsall, Cardiff City, Swansea City, Leeds United, Manchester United, Everton, Nottingham Forest, Derby County, Sheffield United, Coventry City and Stoke City.

In 2002, both West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers supporters, met up in Amsterdam ahead of the England vs Holland game. Over 50 men fought in the town centre with nearly 10 serious injuries to Albion supporters.

Also in 2004, West Bromwich Albion's Section 5, met up with Cardiff City's Soul Crew in a massive brawl in Cardiff. As the Section 5 was getting an escort to the ground, several men broke through the police line and charged at the Soul Crew.

On 22 August 2004 up to 80 West Brom and Aston Villa fans fought a pitched battle, with some using baseball bats, wooden posts, bricks, glasses and iron bars, at the Uplands pub in Handsworth after a game against Aston Villa.


Eight people were injured. The organised fight led to the conviction of 60 hooligans (23 from West Brom and 37 from Aston Villa) at Birmingham Crown Court on 5 December 2006. 58 received football banning orders, with prison sentences of up to 21 months.