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West Brom’s Conor Townsend: We went away from what we’re good at

Albion were distant second-best in the first Black Country derby of the season against their rivals at Molineux, as Wolves won successive fixtures against the Baggies for the first time in 30 years.

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 9:31 AM
West Brom’s Conor Townsend: We went away from what we’re good at
Key Things to Know
  • Wolverhampton Wanderers defeated West Bromwich Albion 1-0 at Molineux in the Black Country derby.
  • Fer Lopez scored the decisive goal after intercepting a pass from Albion defender Nat Phillips.
  • Conor Townsend called the defeat Albion's poorest performance of the season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

West Bromwich Albion defender Conor Townsend urged his side to refocus after a 1-0 defeat to rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux. Fer Lopez scored the winning goal following a Nat Phillips error as James Morrison's side struggled to execute their possession-based style. Wolves claimed consecutive wins against Albion for the first time in 30 years.

Townsend called the performance Albion's poorest of the season, noting that goalkeeper Max O'Leary prevented further goals with crucial saves. The 33-year-old left-back defended Phillips, insisting mistakes come with their tactical approach and calling for squad unity ahead of the international break.

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