West Brom move top of Championship after victory at Derby

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

West Brom move top of Championship after victory at Derby
Summary

West Bromwich Albion moved to the top of the Championship table on Wednesday night after securing a 1-0 victory against Derby County at Pride Park. Aune Heggebo scored the decisive goal for the visitors in the 16th minute of the match. West Brom played with 10 men for more than an hour after Brayann Pereira received a second yellow card in the 34th minute. Despite sustained pressure from the home side in the second half, the visitors maintained their lead to claim all three points. The result leaves Derby without a win at home following their previous loss to Swansea. West Brom now prepare for their next league fixture as the campaign continues.

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  • West Bromwich Albion defeated Derby County 1-0 at Pride Park on Wednesday.
  • Aune Heggebo scored the only goal of the match in the 16th minute.
  • Brayann Pereira was sent off in the 34th minute after receiving two yellow cards.
  • Nat Phillips made a late clearance to preserve the win for the visitors.
  • The win moves West Bromwich Albion to the top of the Championship table.
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West Brom celebrated a memorable 1-0 victory over Derby at Pride Park after playing for more than an hour with 10 men.

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