Albion’s Second Tier Season Comparison – 8 games

Josh Maja’s first goal since he scored twice against Preston North End on New Year’s Day was enough to secure all three points for the Baggies at Carrow Road condemning Norwich City to a fifth successive home defeat in all competitions. It was, however, the other “Josh” who was the hero of the hour – Albion ‘keeper Josh Griffiths made…

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Albion’s Second Tier Season Comparison – 6 games

The Baggies’ inability to convert possession into goals took its toll once again and they suffered back-to-back defeats which has somewhat spoiled their impressive start. The one positive of the night was that Aune Heggebø scored his first league goal in an Albion shirt. No Albion side has scored fewer than seven goals in their opening six second tier games…

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Albion’s Second Tier Season Comparison – 5 games

Derby maintained their excellent recent record over the Baggies with a smash-and-grab raid at the Hawthorns that spoiled the famous stadium’s 125th anniversary celebrations. It was a three points that they scarcely deserved given how the hosts dominated possession and registered eighteen attempts to County’s four. Ultimately, however, Albion rarely tested Zetterström in the Rams’ goal despite their superiority and,…

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Albion’s Second Tier Season Comparison – 4 games

The Baggies produced an excellent away performance at the bet365 Stadium to take all three points against a side that were defending a 100% record. It leaves Ryan Mason’s team in second place behind Rob Edwards’ Middlesbrough side that have won all four of their Championship games so far this season. Nat Phillips scored the winning goal, his first for…

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Albion’s Second Tier Season Comparison – 3 games

Two controversial refereeing decisions were pivotal in denying the Baggies a third successive victory but they remain unbeaten with seven points from a possible nine. That is the same total that Albion have earned in first three games in four of the previous seven second tier campaigns. Looking ahead to next week’s trip to Stoke City, it is s statistical…

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