thumb|right|The Jeff Astle gates at The Hawthorns. The Hawthorns is certificated under the highest UEFA pitch surfaces which means it is ready to host almost any competition if required. The stadium's West Stand has the potential to be developed over the Halfords Lane at the back of the stand to allow for an upper tier, bringing the capacity of The Hawthorns to around 30,000.
thumb|right|The Jeff Astle gates at The Hawthorns. The Hawthorns is certificated under the highest UEFA pitch surfaces which means it is ready to host almost any ,competition if required. The stadium's West Stand has the potential to be developed over the Halfords Lane at the back of the stand to allow for an upper tier, bringing the capacity of The Hawthorns to around 30000.