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Chris Mepham returns to West Bromwich Albion starting lineup after injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 12:54 PM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Chris Mepham returns to West Bromwich Albion starting lineup after injury

Summary

West Bromwich Albion defender Chris Mepham returned to the starting lineup during Saturday's 1-0 win over Watford, marking his first Championship start since sustaining a hamstring injury in February. The Wales international described his lengthy rehabilitation as the most frustrating period of his career, noting the helplessness of watching the team struggle from the sidelines. Mepham had previously appeared for the club during a Carabao Cup match against Newcastle and made two short substitute appearances this season. He now aims to reclaim a regular spot in the rotation after falling behind George Campbell and Nat Phillips. West Bromwich Albion secured their first clean sheet of the current season in the victory. The club currently sits fifth in the Championship standings following the result.

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•Chris Mepham started his first Championship match since February in Saturday’s 1-0 win against Watford.
•The 28-year-old defender previously missed time due to a hamstring injury.
•West Bromwich Albion recorded their first clean sheet of the season during the match.
•Mepham faces competition from George Campbell and Nat Phillips for a starting center-half position.
•The team moved into fifth place in the league table after the victory.

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12:54 PMYahoo Sports — 'West Brom haven't seen the best of me' - Mepham

What they're saying

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West Bromwich Albion defender Chris Mepham says the best is yet to come as he returns from the "most frustrating" injury lay-off of his career.
— Yahoo Sports

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