West Bromwich Albion moved back into the Championship play-off places with a well deserved victory over Oxford United at The Hawthorns. Alex Mowatt's early strike, a composed finish after a slick through pass from Isaac Price, put the Baggies in front in a game they dominated from start to finish.

Hartlepool United head coach Anthony Limbrick admits Pools are in talks to extend Reyes Cleary's loan from West Bromwich Albion.

Oxford United lost 2-0 to West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns following a first half goal from Alex Mowatt and a stoppage time breakaway goal from John Swift.

Oxford United have won just one of their 11 away league games against West Brom (D2 L8), failing to keep a single clean sheet during that time. West Bromwich Albion lost 2-0 at home to Blackburn in their previous league game at the Hawthorns but haven't lost consecutively at home since October 2022.

Follow live coverage as West Bromwich Albion face Oxford United in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

The latest squad updates for West Brom and how Tony Mowbray could line up his side this weekend. West Brom are back in action this weekend as they look to build on their recent 1-1 draw against Millwall.