2020/21
Matchweek 27
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Sun 7 Mar 2021
Kick Off:
The Hawthorns, West Bromwich
Ref: Martin Atkinson

WHO'S GOING TO BE YOUR

MAN OF THE MATCH?

West Brom miss chance to close gap on Newcastle

West Bromwich Albion missed the opportunity to make up ground on relegation rivals Newcastle United as they battled to a goalless draw at The Hawthorns.

Newcastle, who went into the match nine points and two positions above 19th-placed West Brom, started brightly with Emil Krafth forcing a save from Sam Johnstone.

West Brom grew into the match and Mbaye Diagne had two first-half chances, shooting over following Darnell Furlong's long throw before seeing a header pushed away by Martin Dubravka.

Matt Phillips then blasted a good opportunity over shortly into the second half, before Diagne headed wide.

Johnstone ensured West Brom at least gained a point in their fight to avoid the drop as he made good saves from Joe Willock and Joelinton.

Newcastle move up to 16th on 27 points, one above Brighton & Hove Albion in 17th.

West Brom are on 18 points, eight from safety.

See: West Brom report | Newcastle report

Next fixtures

West Brom: 13 Mar v Crystal Palace (A)
Newcastle: 12 Mar v Aston Villa (H)

Match officials

Referee: Martin Atkinson. Assistants: Lee Betts, Nick Hopton. Fourth official: Robert Jones. VAR: Peter Bankes. Assistant VAR: Andy Halliday.

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Match officials

Referee: Martin Atkinson

Assistants: Lee Betts, Nicholas Hopton

Fourth Official: Robert Jones

VAR: Peter Bankes

Assistant VAR: Andy Halliday

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      Season So Far

      West Brom
       
      Newcastle

      Top Player Stats

        Head-to-Head

        West Brom
        Total Wins
        5
        Home
        3
        Away
        2
        Newcastle
        Total Wins
        12
        Home
        8
        Away
        4

        Played

        24

        Draws 7

        Recent Meetings