Last-Minute Shock: West Brom Salvage Point at Derby After 10 Straight Away Losses
Derby County looked set to climb back into the Championship play-off race, but in the dying seconds at Pride Park, West Bromwich Albion snatched a dramatic equaliser to leave the Rams and their fans stunned. Patrick Agyemang’s first-half strike had given Derby the lead after a rare error from West Brom’s debut goalkeeper Max O’Leary. It was a moment that seemed to hand Derby a crucial three points, moving them within striking distance of the play-offs for the first time since 2019.
For West Brom, this wasn’t just any game. They arrived on the back of a historic slump, having lost ten consecutive away league matches—a run that mirrored their worst in nearly 100 years. Defeat tonight would have equalled a record set in 1891: 11 straight away losses. The pressure on the Baggies was immense and the weight of history loomed large over new head coach Eric Ramsay’s shoulders.
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Despite their struggles, West Brom showed remarkable resilience in the final minutes. Josh Maja came close with a last-gasp attempt and from the resulting corner, Chris Mepham rose at the back post to force home a header in the fifth minute of added time. The goal, confirmed after a tense review by the referee, spared West Brom from matching that record and handed them a hard-fought point on the road.
The result leaves Derby in eighth place, still in the mix for the play-offs but frustrated they couldn’t capitalize on an opportunity to move up. West Brom now sits four points clear of the relegation zone, with the point offering a psychological lifeline and a foundation for Ramsay to build on. Both sides faced setbacks: Derby saw goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom frustrated by the last-minute goal, while West Brom lost Karlan Grant and Krystian Bielik to injuries, complicating their squad situation.
Tonight’s clash highlights the fine margins in football. A single defensive lapse, a last-minute set-piece and decades of away-game misfortune can be overturned in seconds. For West Brom, it’s a reminder of the importance of perseverance. For Derby, a painful lesson in closing out games when the play-off stakes are high.
As the Championship season presses on, every point counts. Fans of both sides will be analyzing this match for days—Derby for what could have been and West Brom for a hard-earned moment of redemption. Stay with us as we continue to track the drama and decisive moments that define this season, keeping you updated on every twist in the Championship race.
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