Baggies' run of conceding first continues
West Brom conceded the first goal for the sixth consecutive time in a league game on Saturday, but they have had longer runs in the past.
Preston North End's defense has been struggling as the Baggies have now gone six matches without scoring, conceding the first goal in each. This is the sixth consecutive league match, but they have endured an even longer streak since the 2010-11 season, according to Opta. West Bromwich Albion have conceded first in seven successive league matches six times in the past.
Their last such run was between December and January during the 2020-21 season. The next challenge for the Baggies is a tough trip to West Ham United at the London Stadium on Saturday, followed by a game against Southampton on Tuesday. Despite the daunting schedule, the good news for the Baggies is that they have managed to salvage 11 points from these eight games they gave up the opening goal.
The defense stands strong, with defender Chris Mepham emphasizing the team's resilience in coming back from behind.
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