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West Brom and Aston Villa see more games moved for TV

Promotion-chasing Albion and Villa have seen several fixtures switched for TV coverage in the New Year.

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The Baggies will now head to Bolton 48 hours later than originally scheduled on Monday, January 21 (kick-off 8pm).

Darren Moore's men have also seen their game at Stoke on Saturday, February 9 pushed back to a 5.30pm start in order to accommodate the Sky Sports cameras.

The visit of Midlands rivals Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, February 12 will also be broadcast live.

Villa, meanwhile, will play on a Friday night for the fifth time this season when they host Sheffield United on Friday, February 8 (kick-off 7.45pm).

Boss Dean Smith's return to former club Brentford, on Wednesday February 13, has also been selected for live TV coverage.