West Brom hold on with 10 men to top Championship

A red card on debut couldn't stop West Brom from grinding out a gritty win at Derby.

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What happened. West Brom beat Derby 1-0 at Pride Park, despite playing over an hour with 10 men after Brayann Pereira's red card.

• Aune Heggebo scored the winner in the 16th minute.
• Pereira was sent off for a second yellow card on his debut.
• West Brom moved top of the Championship with the win.

The win lifts West Brom to the top of the league, showing their title credentials.

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