It was heartbreak for Baggies fans as a deflected speculative shot in the 95th minute somehow squeezed past Josh Griffiths to give the hosts all three points and condemn the Baggies to a third defeat in four games. It was a better performance than on Saturday and Albion had a few good chances to take the lead, while Griffiths saved…
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Albion’s Second Tier Season Comparison – 13 games
A solitary point against Sheffield Wednesday makes the start to this season the second worst in the second tier this century, with only the eleven points earned by Steve Bruce’s team from the first thirteen games in 2022 a lower tally than that achieved by Ryan Mason’s team so far. The goals tally of twelve is the lowest achieved by…
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A third successive defeat on the road for Ryan Mason’s team was particularly disappointing given the error that led to the winning goal in a game that neither side deserved to win. It leaves the Baggies in 11th spot and with only one clean sheet in their last eight matches, but it is the lack of chances created that is…
Read MoreAlbion’s Second Tier Season Comparison – 11 games
It was another disappointing outcome for the Baggies after a promising opening half hour, but the 18-year-wait for a victory at Vicarage Road goes on. Albion’s last win there was a comfortable 3-0 victory under Tony Mowbray back in September 2007. It leaves Ryan Mason’s team in 10th place although it is very congested below the top two – the…
Read MoreAlbion’s Second Tier Season Comparison – 10 games
The Baggies returned to winning ways at the Hawthorns with a well deserved victory over Preston North End in what was an end-to-end match that the hosts won with two moments of quality. It was only the second time this season that Albion had scored twice in a game, and the first time at home, and it brought Mikey Johnston’s…
Read MoreAlbion’s Second Tier Season Comparison – 9 games
A hugely disappointing performance at the Den ended with the Baggies’ biggest league defeat since they lost 3-0 at Hillsborough in April 2024. Albion haven’t lost in the league by a bigger margin since April 2022 when Steve Bruce’s team lost 4-0 at Nottingham Forest. It leaves the Baggies in seventh place as they head into the second international break…
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