Southampton swiftly recovered from their recent loss, securing a comfortable victory against West Bromwich Albion and reclaiming the second spot in the Championship. Despite a midweek defeat at Bristol City, their first in 25 games, Russell Martin's efficient team sealed the win with goals from Ryan Fraser and David Brooks in each half.
West Bromwich Albion faced disruption with the early departure of head coach Carlos Corberan, who received a red card for attempting to collect the ball from his technical area before it went out of play. Despite this setback, Albion struggled to resist Southampton's advances, suffering only their fourth home league defeat in 31 games under Corberan's management.
Southampton's early lead came from Fraser's 14th-minute volley, capitalizing on a well-placed chip from Stuart Armstrong. The Baggies had moments of pressure, including a penalty shout and efforts from John Swift, but Saints' defense held firm. In the 73rd minute, a sublime sequence involving Joe Aribo, Stuart Armstrong, and Sam Edozie set up Brooks, who calmly slotted home a left-footed shot to seal Southampton's victory.
Although Albion had a late chance with Yokuslu's free header, Southampton's goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu ensured their lead remained intact. The result marked Southampton's season's double over West Bromwich Albion and reaffirmed their strong position in the Championship.
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