West Brom Top English Championship After Win Against Birmingham

West Brom moved to the top of the English Championship on Friday after a second-half strike by Karlan Grant gave them a 1-0 win over local rivals Birmingham.

The Baggies lead the standings on goal difference from Bournemouth who can reclaim pole position by avoiding defeat at Bristol City on Saturday.

Grant’s powerful 75th-minute goal from a pass by Jake Livermore settled a gritty affair at The Hawthorns.

Birmingham are four points above the relegation zone and have not scored in 453 minutes.

Friday’s setback was their fifth defeat in six games.