West Brom has secured its position in the Sky Bet Championship, pending a potential points deduction, following a decisive 3-0 victory over Watford at The Hawthorns. The team's winning streak now stands at nine unbeaten games. Isaac Price initiated the scoring and set up Daryl Dike for his second goal in as many matches before halftime.
Later, on-loan right-back Danny Imray scored a well-deserved third goal for the Baggies, extending their unbeaten run to 488 minutes without conceding a goal. The outcome of a hearing regarding alleged Profit and Sustainability Rules infringements will determine the team's final standing.
For now, West Brom can celebrate one of its most one-sided victories of the season, with Watford managing only one on-target attempt. The game saw several key moments, including Price's initial shot on goal, which was saved by goalkeeper Egil Selvik, and his subsequent goal in the 21st minute from a cross by Imray. Dike's looping header from Alex Mowatt's cross went wide, but his next attempt from Price's free-kick found the roof of the net, securing a 2-0 lead before halftime.
The second half saw bookings for Watford's James Abankwah and Albion's Jayson Molumby. Albion's clinical finish in the 69th minute, with Imray scoring from Josh Maja's setup, sealed the 3-0 win. Post-match, West Brom's James Morrison praised his players for their perseverance and expressed his commitment to finishing the season strongly, despite the challenges faced by the team.