West Bromwich Albion’s struggles in the Championship continued on a chilly Tuesday night at The Hawthorns, as the Baggies were held to a 1-1 draw by Charlton Athletic—extending their winless run to a concerning 10 matches. With the pressure mounting on head coach Eric Ramsay, Albion’s inability to convert dominance into victory has left them teetering just one point above the relegation zone, while Charlton’s resilience earned them a valuable point as they continue to distance themselves from the drop.
Heading into the fixture, West Brom were desperate for a spark. Ramsay, who took the reins in January 2026, had yet to register a single win in his opening eight games, and the atmosphere at The Hawthorns reflected the tension. The stakes were high: Albion had fallen into the relegation zone, trailing safety by four points, and the fans knew that only a win would do.
The match, broadcast live on Sky Sports+ and available for streaming via Sky Go, NOW, and TNT Sports, kicked off at 7:45pm. Those unable to catch the action on television had to rely on local BBC radio stations for updates, as the game wasn’t aired nationally. The anticipation was palpable, with betting odds from bet365 slightly favoring the home side at 21/20, while Charlton were priced at 13/5, and a draw at 12/5—a reflection of both teams’ precarious positions.
From the outset, West Brom looked determined to end their drought. They dominated possession in the first half, controlling over 60% of the ball and firing six shots to Charlton’s solitary effort. The Baggies pressed high and created opportunities, with Alex Mowatt orchestrating play from midfield. The breakthrough finally arrived in first-half stoppage time. Mowatt delivered a pinpoint corner, and George Campbell rose above the Charlton defense at the back post, powering a header past Max O’Leary to give West Brom a deserved lead. The crowd erupted, sensing this might finally be the night their fortunes would turn.
But as has been the story of Albion’s season, missed chances would come back to haunt them. Early in the second half, Josh Maja found himself through on goal after a delightful through ball from Mowatt. One-on-one with O’Leary, Maja looked certain to score, but he slid his effort agonizingly wide of the far post. The groans from the home support said it all. Moments later, Isaac Price was teed up inside the area after a sharp run and pass from Jayson Molumby, but somehow blazed his shot over the bar. The opportunities were there, but the finishing touch was missing.
Charlton, meanwhile, had shown little attacking threat for much of the match. The visitors had been on an upswing in form, collecting eight points from their previous five games to ease relegation fears. Yet for long stretches, they seemed content to sit deep and frustrate their hosts. That changed in the 70th minute. Kayne Ramsay, spotting a gap in the Albion back line, lofted a ball over the top. Lyndon Dykes timed his run perfectly, racing clear and slotting the ball calmly between Max O’Leary’s legs. It was Dykes’ second goal for Charlton, and it came at a crucial moment.
Speaking to BBC Radio London after the match, Dykes reflected on his decisive strike: “It was a great ball from Kano [Kayne Ramsay], great movement. Just wanted to hit it low and was really happy to see it hit the back of the net because we needed it as a team. I think it lifted us a little bit and obviously for myself. I’m really enjoying it here and I’m feeling good, especially in front of goal.”
The equalizer seemed to sap the energy from West Brom, who had looked in control for so long. Despite further efforts to retake the lead, the Baggies couldn’t find a way past Charlton’s resolute defense. As the final whistle blew, the frustration was evident—not just among the players, but throughout the stands. Another two points had slipped away, and the winless streak dragged on.
After the match, head coach Eric Ramsay was candid in his assessment when speaking to BBC Radio WM: “Absolutely it’s a game that we should have won and out of the three of the four games that we’ve drawn in the league recently, that’s the one that you’re looking at and feeling like we created good chances in open play. We had a lot of territory at the top of the opposition’s box and where we needed to convert that into more than a goal off a set-play we didn’t, and ultimately we put ourselves in a position where when the moment came that we did lack real decisiveness from a defensive perspective, we came unstuck and we find ourselves where we are.”
Ramsay continued, “We only felt positive at half-time about the direction of travel of the game and I don’t think that was a problem in the opening stages of the second half. You felt like we’d be the team that would go on and score again and put the game to bed and we absolutely had to do that tonight.”
Charlton’s point was hard-earned, and Dykes acknowledged the team’s improvement after the break: “In the end, a good point. I think the game itself was a bit scrappy, especially first half. We didn’t show our full capability, but at the end of the day, we take the point. It was a good, better performance second half and we threatened a bit more and looked a bit more like ourselves, so we have to take the point and then we move on.”
The result leaves West Brom in 21st place, just one point clear of the relegation zone, with the pressure on Ramsay intensifying as the season enters its final stretch. Charlton, meanwhile, remain 17th with 41 points from 34 games—this their 11th draw of the campaign. The Addicks’ steady accumulation of points has given them a buffer, but they’ll know the job isn’t done yet.
Looking ahead, West Brom face a crucial clash with fellow strugglers Oxford United on Saturday. With survival hanging in the balance, Ramsay and his team must find a way to turn performances into wins. Charlton, buoyed by their comeback, host play-off hopefuls Wrexham on the same day—a chance to build on their recent momentum and perhaps climb further up the table.
As the Championship season rumbles on, both clubs find themselves at a crossroads. For West Brom, the search for a long-awaited victory continues, while Charlton will hope their resilience can keep them clear of trouble. One thing’s for certain: the battle at the bottom is far from over, and every point—from here on out—will be worth its weight in gold.