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West Brom hit back to beat Blackburn in five-goal thriller

West Brom completed a stunning comeback after conceding two early goals as they beat Blackburn 3-2 in the Sky Bet Championship.

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 4:15 PM
West Brom hit back to beat Blackburn in five-goal thriller
Key Things to Know
  • West Brom mounted a dramatic comeback from two goals down to defeat Blackburn Rovers 3-2 at The Hawthorns.
  • Andri Gudjohnsen scored twice inside the opening 12 minutes to hand Blackburn Rovers an early lead.
  • Barney Stewart opened the hosts' scoring before Isaac Price equalized with a 72nd-minute Panenka penalty.
The Story in 60 Seconds

West Bromwich Albion fought back from a two-goal deficit to defeat Blackburn Rovers 3-2 in a dramatic Sky Bet Championship clash at The Hawthorns. Blackburn took early control through two quick goals from Andri Gudjohnsen inside the first 12 minutes. However, Barney Stewart cut the deficit before the break to give James Morrison's side a route back into the contest.

The Baggies mounted a persistent second-half fightback, drawing level in the 72nd minute courtesy of an Isaac Price Panenka penalty after Jayson Molumby was brought down. Substitute Felix Horn Myhre completed the turnaround in the 89th minute by turning in Aune Heggebo's knock-down, securing back-to-back victories for West Brom and frustrating Tony Mowbray's visiting side.

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