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. Josh Maja opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a composed finish, before Daryl Dike sealed the victory with a decisive strike in the 77th minute. The win leaves West Brom five points clear of danger with three games remaining, albeit with the threat of a potential points deduction looming. Interim manager James Morrison praised his team's performance, saying it was a 'top display' with the goals coming at the right times.
Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom, on the other hand, expressed disappointment with his team's display, describing it as one of the worst of the season.