West Bromwich Albion continued their impressive home form by defeating Sheffield United 2-0, extending their unbeaten streak at The Hawthorns to seven matches. Aune Heggebo was instrumental in this victory,
scoring the opening goal and assisting Karlan Grant for the second. This win ended Sheffield United's six-game unbeaten run in the league.
Sheffield United had a promising start with Gustavo Hamer getting the best chance of the first half. However, Joe Wildsmith's excellent save kept the scores level. Just before halftime, Heggebo missed a chance but made amends five minutes into the second half by scoring from George Campbell's cross.
Heggebo didn't stop there; he set up Grant just after an hour of play. Grant held off a defender and scored with a powerful shot that hit the crossbar before going in. West Brom nearly added a third goal late on, but neither Heggebo nor Grant could finish Mikey Johnston’s pass across the goal.
The Baggies' performance was reflected in their statistics. They took 15 shots with an expected goals (xG) value of 2.46, compared to Sheffield United's 1.05 from 10 attempts. Heggebo was pivotal, leading his team in several key areas including shot touches in the box and duels contested.
West Brom have been formidable at home, losing only four of their last 29 league games there. Their current unbeaten run includes four wins and three draws since losing to Derby County in September. This strong home form has been crucial for their campaign.
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Ryan Mason’s team came close to adding another goal in the final minutes, but it wasn't necessary as they secured all three points comfortably. The victory highlighted West Brom’s resilience and ability to capitalise on key moments during matches.
This result not only boosts West Brom's confidence but also solidifies their position as tough competitors at home. With such performances, they continue to be a formidable force in the Championship this season.
