West Bromwich Albion secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Burnley at The Hawthorns, with goals from Alex Mowatt, Josh Maja and John Swift. The win moves Albion to within three points of the Championship's automatic promotion places, putting pressure on the teams above them.
First Half Dominance
The Baggies started brightly and took the lead in the 12th minute when Alex Mowatt fired home from outside the box. The midfielder's strike gave Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford no chance, sending the home crowd into raptures.
Josh Maja doubled the lead just before half-time, converting from close range after a well-worked move. The Nigerian striker has now scored 12 goals in the Championship this season, making him one of the division's most prolific forwards.
Second Half Response
Burnley pulled one back early in the second half through a well-taken goal from Zian Flemming, setting up a tense final 30 minutes. However, West Brom responded well and sealed the win when John Swift scored a stunning third goal in the 78th minute.
The result extends Albion's unbeaten run at home to eight matches and gives them real momentum as they push for a top-two finish. Manager Carlos Corberan praised his side's performance afterwards, highlighting their intensity and quality in possession.
Playoff Race Heats Up
With the victory, West Brom now sit fifth in the Championship table, just three points behind second-placed Burnley. The win also closes the gap on the automatic promotion spots, making the run-in even more exciting for Baggies fans.
Burnley, who remain second, will be disappointed with the defeat but still hold a comfortable cushion over the chasing pack. West Brom's next fixture sees them travel to face struggling Rotherham United, where they will look to continue their impressive form.
