 Although their league form was less impressive during the 1960s , the second half of the decade saw West Bromwich Albion establish a reputation as a successful cup side . In 1966 , under manager Jimmy Hagan , they beat West Ham in their first League Cup appearance , winning 5 – 3 on aggregate in the last two @-@ legged final . The following year they reached the final again , the first at Wembley , but lost 3 – 2 to Third Division Queens Park Rangers after being 2 – 0 up at half @-@ time . Albion 's cup form continued under Hagan 's successor Alan Ashman . He guided the club to their last major trophy to date , the 1968 FA Cup , when they beat Everton in extra time thanks to a single goal from Jeff Astle . Albion reached the FA Cup semi @-@ final and European Cup Winners Cup quarter @-@ final in 1969 , and were defeated 2 – 1 by Manchester City in the 1970 League Cup Final . 
