Callum Styles ended a long personal goal drought but West Bromwich Albion were held to a 1-1 draw by Charlton Athletic at The Hawthorns on Wednesday. Tyreece Campbell's second-half equaliser cancelled out Styles' opener, leaving the Baggies seventh in the Sky Bet Championship with seven points from four games.
Sky Sports reported the result, which saw West Brom's recent form shift to DLWW. The team has scored seven goals and conceded six so far this season, leaving them with a plus-one goal difference. They sit three points behind early leaders Swansea City.
How did the match unfold?
West Bromwich Albion controlled possession for large periods and created several promising chances. Their pressure finally told in the 59th minute when Callum Styles found the net, ending a barren run in front of goal that had lasted 16 months. The lead was short-lived. Charlton Athletic responded just ten minutes later, with Tyreece Campbell scoring to make it 1-1. The visitors finished the game strongly to preserve their unbeaten start.
James Morrison, the West Brom manager, expressed his clear disappointment after the final whistle. "I'm frustrated we didn't win the game to be honest," Morrison said. "We were really good in the first half and lacked that last little bit." His counterpart, Nathan Jones, struck a defiant tone. He referenced his previous work at Luton Town, stating, "We are on that trajectory with what we did at Luton during my two spells there."
Who impressed for West Bromwich Albion?
Kareem Tunde made a lively full debut for the club, operating on the right flank and causing problems for the Charlton defence. His direct running and energy were positive signs for Morrison. Substitute Rabby Nzingoula also made an impact after coming on, forcing a save from Charlton goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo. The team's overall performance was solid but the failure to convert dominance into more goals proved costly. You can view the full squad details on our squad page.
What is West Bromwich Albion's current situation?
The draw leaves West Bromwich Albion in seventh place in the Championship table. They have taken seven points from a possible twelve, with two wins, one draw, and one loss. Their next challenge comes quickly, with a home fixture against Watford scheduled for September 5th. Watford currently occupy 14th position. This match is a key opportunity for Morrison's side to get back to winning ways. Fans can check the full schedule on our fixtures page.
The team will be without Mikey Johnston for the upcoming game, as confirmed by the latest injuries update. Building consistency will be vital if West Brom are to close the three-point gap to the top of the league. Their next match at The Hawthorns is against Watford on September 5th.
