West Brom and Southampton share stalemate in play-off semi-final first leg

Both teams had chances to win the game as Alex Palmer denied Flynn Downes when one-on-one while Alex McCarthy made an equally crucial save at the other end to keep out Grady Diangana's header before the break.

STALEMATE: Southampton's Taylor Harwood-Bellis attempts a header as West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Alex Palmer tries to punch clear. Pic: Jacob King, PA Wire.

Championship play-off semi-final: West Brom 0 Southampton 0

West Brom and Southampton played out a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final at the Hawthorns.