Tractor Boys finally stall at Bagaies

WEST Bromwich Albion inflicted just a second Championship defeat of the season on Ipswich Town at The Hawthorns yesterday evening – and in doing so became the first team to stop the Tractor Boys scoring in a league match – as they ran out comfortable winners against Kieran McKenna’s high-flying side.

- Rich Fewlass

Darnell Furlong put the hosts in front after just five minutes with a header from Matt Phillips’ corner.

Albion started the second half quickly, too, and doubled their advantage in the 47th minute through a well-worked counter attack finished off by Grady Diangana.

It was a night when the Baggies only strengthened their own promotion credentials.

While fellow pace-setters Leicester City returned to winning ways earlier in the day with a straightforward victory over Watford, Ipswich were also motivated by Leeds United dropping points at Rotherham United on Friday night and the opportunity to extend the gap to the chasing pack. They were behind, though, within five minutes at The Hawthorns.