West Brom fail to extend lead over Leeds in Championship with defeat at home to lowly Stoke

West Brom fail to extend lead over Leeds in Championship with defeat at home to lowly Stoke
Football

West Brom missed a huge opportunity to consolidate their place at the top of the Championship as they went down to a surprise 1-0 defeat at home to lowly Stoke.

Tyrese Campbell’s early effort after Tom Ince pounced onto Ahmed Hegazi’s error was all that separated the two sides on Monday night.

Campbell’s goal on nine minutes proved to be the winner

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Campbell’s goal on nine minutes proved to be the winner

With promotion rivals Leeds losing on Saturday, it was the perfect chance for Slaven Bilic’s side to go four points clear at the top, which they failed to take.

Meanwhile, the victory for Michael O’Neill’s men puts them four points clear of the relegation zone.

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