Championship roundup: Josh Maja strike keeps West Brom top of table

Baggies beat Plymouth to stay ahead of Sunderland

West Bromwich Albion's Josh Maja and West Bromwich Albion's Karlan Grant celebrate victory during the Sky Bet Championship match at The Hawthorns, West Bromwich. Picture: Robbie Stephenson/PA Wire. 

West Brom remain on top of the Championship after beating Plymouth 1-0 at the Hawthorns. The result did not come easy for Carlos Corberán’s side, who were frustrated after being denied by the post three times in the first half.

The hosts thought that they had found the breakthrough when Josh Maja had the ball in the net seconds before half-time, but the flag was immediately raised. But Maja struck again on the hour, keeping his side top. It was a reality check for Wayne Rooney, a week after Plymouth’s fine victory at home to Sunderland.