Daryl Dike’s first purpose of the EFL Championship season got here at an important time for West Bromwich Albion.
Dike got here off the bench to attain the Baggies’ second purpose in Saturday’s 2-0 street victory over Preston North Finish at Deepdale. The outcome moved James Morrison’s aspect 5 factors away from the relegation zone with three matches left to play.
Josh Maja propelled the guests in entrance 1-0 after 11 minutes, giving West Brom a uncommon lead away from house.
Dike entered the match within the seventieth minute and wasted little time in sealing the outcome for West Brom. Jayson Molumby raced in the direction of the end-line earlier than slicing again a move that Dike roofed into the highest of the web.
It marked Dike’s first purpose since Might 3, 2025.
West Brom would hold on for all three factors, giving them a powerful probability of remaining within the EFL Championship for subsequent season.
Fellow American participant George Campbell performed the complete 90 minutes in protection as West Brom registered its three-consecutive clear sheet.
West Brom will subsequent host Watford on the Hawthorns on Tuesday earlier than ending the league season towards Ipswich City and Sheffield Wednesday respectively.