WEST BROMWICH, England (Interstat) — West Bromwich Albion and Birmingham City played to a 1-1 draw in an English Championship match Wednesday at The Hawthorns.

Alex Mowatt put West Brom ahead in the 12th minute, but Marvin Ducksch equalized for the visiting Blues in the 78th minute. The result leaves both clubs with an 0-0-1 record to start the league season. The match featured three yellow cards. West Brom was favored to win by statistical models pregame.