West Bromwich Albion 1-1 Leicester City: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

The key moment that set the tone for the match was Samuel Iling-Junior's goal in the 10th minute for West Brom, giving them an early lead. This early strike forced Leicester to chase the game, and despite their efforts, they struggled to break down West Brom's defense until the very end. The yellow cards shown to Nathaniel Phillips and Jayson Molumby for West Brom indicate a physical battle, with both players trying to maintain their team's lead.

The game's dramatic turn came in the 90+3rd minute when Nathaniel Phillips scored an own goal, leveling the score for Leicester City. This late equaliser was a result of sustained pressure from Leicester, who made five substitutions throughout the match in an attempt to change the game's dynamics. The flurry of yellow cards in the final minutes for Leicester, including one for the substitute Jeremy Monga, showed their desperation to secure at least a point. These key moments ultimately defined the match's outcome, resulting in a shared point for both teams.

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West Bromwich Albion lined up in a 4-4-2 formation, with Samuel Iling-Junior and Aune Heggebø leading the attack. The early goal from Iling-Junior showcased the effectiveness of this formation, allowing West Brom to take the lead. The substitutions of Josh Maja and Callum Styles in the 72nd minute, followed by Jed Wallace and Toby Collyer later on, were attempts to maintain their lead and manage the game's closing stages. Despite the late own goal, the lineup and formation worked well for West Brom, who managed to secure a point against a strong Leicester side.

Leicester City opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Matteo Di Norscia as the lone striker supported by a creative midfield trio. The team made five substitutions throughout the match, with Julián Carranza coming on at halftime and later receiving a yellow card, indicating his impact on the game. The late substitutions of Bobby Reid, Victor Bernth Kristansen, and Patson Daka were crucial in maintaining pressure on West Brom, leading to the equalising own goal. Despite their efforts, the lineup and formation couldn't secure a win, but they managed to salvage a point with their persistence.

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Samuel Iling-Junior is Coral’s Man of the Match, and his performance justified this accolade. Scoring the opening goal in the 10th minute, Iling-Junior set the tone for West Brom's performance, showing his ability to impact the game early on. Despite not registering any assists or key passes, his goal was crucial in securing a point for his team, demonstrating his importance to West Brom's strategy.

Recent Championship matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Leicester City (H)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Middlesbrough (A)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Derby County (H)

• Win: 1-0 vs Stoke City (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Portsmouth (H)

Recent Championship matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs West Bromwich Albion (A)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Coventry City (H)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Oxford United (A)

• Win: 2-0 vs Birmingham City (H)

• Win: 1-0 vs Charlton Athletic (A)

Sitting in 9th place with 11 points, West Brom will face Norwich City, who are in 16th with 8 points, on October 01, 2025. This draw against Leicester might boost their confidence, and they'll look to build on this result by securing a win against a lower-ranked team. A victory could propel them further up the table and solidify their mid-table position.

Leicester City, now in 6th place with 12 points, will take on Wrexham, who are in 14th with 8 points, on September 30, 2025. The late equaliser against West Brom will keep their spirits high, and they'll aim to continue their unbeaten run. A win against Wrexham could see them climb higher in the standings and maintain their push for promotion.

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