West Bromwich Albion secured a crucial 2-0 win over Preston North End in the Championship, extending their unbeaten run to eight games and moving further away from the relegation zone. The victory was sealed with goals from Josh Maja and Daryl Dike, with Maja scoring in the 11th minute and Dike adding the second in the 77th minute.
This win leaves West Brom five points clear of danger with three games remaining, although the threat of a potential points deduction still looms. The match saw West Brom dominate, with Preston's chances limited. The home side's interim manager, James Morrison, praised his team's performance, highlighting their control of the game and solid defense.
In contrast, Preston's manager, Paul Heckingbottom, expressed disappointment with his team's display, describing it as one of the worst of the season. Despite the introduction of substitutions and efforts to change the game's momentum, Preston was unable to recover from the early deficit.