On 24 June 2021, Valérien Ismaël was appointed as the club's new head coach on a four-year contract after a compensation package with Barnsley was agreed for his services.

[3] Ismael then left the club by mutual consent on 2 February, leading to West Brom announcing the arrival of new head coach Steve Bruce on an 18 month deal a day later.

[4] WBA announced they will play a friendly against Woking,[5] Watford,[6] Walsall[7] and Birmingham City[5] as part of the pre-season preparations.

[10] West Brom were drawn at home to Brighton & Hove Albion in the third round.

[12][13] The winners of the 2021/22 end of season West Bromwich Albion awards were announced on 6 May 2022.