West Brom’s chances of Championship survival look much improved after analysing reverse fixtures
West Brom’s chances of staying in the Championship look to be much improved when comparing their remaining games with the outcome in the reverse fixtures.
James Morrison has come into the club as interim head coach until the end of the season as he looks to stabilise the ship.
Early signs have been positive in his first four games, as performances from the players have been on an upward trajectory.
However, they must now translate those displays into points, and there could be hope yet in B71 for their chances of staying up.
How many points did West Brom pick up in the reverse fixtures of their remaining games?
Morrison will be looking at the upcoming games for West Brom, and he could find a glimmer of hope in the relegation battle.
In the remaining eight games of the season, the Baggies secured 10 points from 24 in the reverse fixtures.
If Morrison’s side continued at that rate, they would end the Championship season on 50 points. Typically, that points figure is often enough to stay up.
| Opponent | Result | Outcome | Venue |
| Bristol City | 1-2 | Loss | Home |
| Wrexham | 2-3 | Win | Away |
| Blackburn Rovers | 1-0 | Win | Home |
| Millwall | 3-0 | Loss | Away |
| Preston North End | 2-1 | Win | Home |
| Watford | 2-1 | Loss | Away |
| Ipswich Town | 1-0 | Loss | Away |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 0-0 | Draw | Home |
However, even then, safety would not be 100 per cent guaranteed, but it would put them in a good position to stay up.
In the last 10 Championship seasons, only two teams have been relegated on 50+ points.
Those sides were Blackburn Rovers, who picked up 51 points in the 2016-2017 season, and Birmingham City, who were relegated on 50 points in 2023-2024.
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While 50 points may seem like the magic number, nothing is guaranteed in the Championship. That is because in 2013-2014, Peterborough were sent to League One despite securing 54 points that season.
Overall, the Baggies do look in good stead, but they may need to pick up one or two extra results across their eight remaining games to unequivocally ensure their safety.
Recent form has been on the up for the Hawthorns club, as they won five points out of their last nine available.
If they can use that to match their past results, then another season in the Championship looks to be a promising outcome.
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