Stoke 1 – 0 W Brom

Stoke battled by means of a sequence of missed alternatives to strike late and earn a 1-0 win over previously-unbeaten West Brom on the bet365 Stadium.

In a busy first half, Jacob Brown hit the put up for the Potters, earlier than a calamitous personal purpose from Darnell Furlong was dominated out by referee Tim Robinson who had noticed a foul within the build-up.

Whereas probabilities for the Baggies have been uncommon – significantly shocking given their ruthlessness in a midweek 4-0 win over Cardiff – the hosts missed one other probability to take the lead when substitute Sam Surridge had a penalty saved by Sam Johnstone.

However they labored by means of the psychological barrier and eventually made the breakthrough when Powell latched onto a beautiful by means of ball from Tommy Smith and lifted a trendy end over the onrushing goalkeeper and into the again of the online (79).

West Brom keep prime regardless of struggling their first league defeat of the season, whereas Stoke climb above Fulham into third.

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What’s subsequent?

Either side return to motion after the conclusion of the October worldwide break. West Brom host Birmingham at The Hawthorns at 8pm on Friday, October 15 – dwell on Sky Sports activities Soccer – whereas Stoke journey to Bramall Lane to face Sheffield United at 3pm the next day.