West Bromwich Albion strengthened their play-off ambitions in the Championship with a convincing 4-1 comeback victory against Huddersfield on Sunday. Mikey Johnston played a pivotal role, scoring twice in a match that initially saw West Brom trailing 1-0 after a first-half lead by Huddersfield's Delano Burgzorg.
The win extended West Brom's unbeaten streak to five games and solidified their fifth position in the table, maintaining a five-point lead over seventh-placed Hull.
The first half seemed bleak for West Brom, failing to register a single shot, but the tide turned in the second half. Manager Carlos Coberan's former club, Huddersfield, couldn't withstand the Baggies' onslaught.
Mikey Johnston showcased his prowess with two goals, complemented by Kyle Bartley's return to scoring and Okay Yokuslu's powerful shot. The victory highlights West Brom's resilience and bolsters their position for a play-off spot in the quest for promotion to the Premier League.
Despite the defeat, Huddersfield finds themselves in a precarious position in the bottom three, only one point behind relegation rivals Birmingham and Queens Park Rangers.
The Terriers had taken the lead in the first half but succumbed to West Brom's second-half dominance, illustrating the challenges they face to secure their Championship status. In the other Sunday fixture, Bristol City secured a 1-0 win against Swansea, with Rob Dickie's header proving decisive 17 minutes from time in a clash between mid-table teams.
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