Carlos Corberan revealed hard-fought victories against Portsmouth and Plymouth have been a valuable lesson for table-topping Albion in the early weeks of the Championship season.

Wayne Rooney was dealt a reality check as his Plymouth side fell to a 1-0 defeat away to West Brom. The win did not come easy for Carlos Corberan's side, who were frustrated after thrice being denied by the post in the first half.

Josh Maja scored the winning goal as West Bromwich Albion extended their unbeaten run in the Sky Bet Championship courtesy of a hard-earned 1-0 victory

West Bromwich Albion's Josh Maja and West Bromwich Albion's Karlan Grant celebrate victory during the Sky Bet Championship match at The Hawthorns, West Bromwich. Picture: Robbie Stephenson/PA Wire.  Sat,

Josh Maja was the hero as West Bromwich Albion secured a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle at the Hawthorns on Saturday. Maja scored the decisive goal in the 62nd minute to help the

Follow live coverage as West Bromwich Albion face Plymouth Argyle in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

The victory is a fifth in six matches and fourth in a row for Carlos Corberan’s side, who reclaimed first place from Sunderland and have opened a three-point gap to third-placed Burnley

West Bromwich Albion will welcome Plymouth Argyle at The Hawthorns in Game Week 6 of the English Championship.

Follow live coverage as West Bromwich Albion face Plymouth Argyle in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.