West Bromwich Albion secured their eighth consecutive match without a defeat, moving further away from the relegation zone with a 2-0 win over Preston North End in the Championship. The visitors took the lead in the 11th minute when Josh Maja scored with a composed finish, and Daryl Dike sealed the victory with a decisive goal in the 77th minute. This win leaves West Brom five points clear of the danger zone with three games remaining, although the threat of a potential points deduction still looms.
The Baggies dominated the match, with Preston's lackluster performance reflecting the fact that they had nothing to gain but pride. West Brom's interim manager James Morrison praised his team's performance, stating that the goals came at the right times and that his team controlled the game well.
Preston's manager Paul Heckingbottom expressed his disappointment with the performance, citing that his team was outfought in the first half and failed to execute their prepared plans.