The 2003-04 campaign delivered an immediate and hard-fought return to the top-flight for West Brom as The Baggies secured 2nd place in the First Division, winning promotion back to the Premiership at the first attempt. Leading the line was veteran forward Lee Hughes, whose 11 league goals proved vital in a season where Rob Hulse topped the overall scoring charts with 13 goals. This year was also defined by a stunning 4-3 away comeback victory over West Ham and the club's best League Cup run in 22 years, which included memorable victories against Newcastle United and Manchester United, marking a proud and defining chapter in the club's history of fighting to regain their top-flight status.