Southampton 1, West Bromwich Albion FC 1

WEST BROMWICH, England (Interstat) — In a Championship opener that defied pregame projections, West Bromwich Albion and Southampton fought to a 1-1 draw Wednesday at The Hawthorns. The match, which saw a dramatic equalizer deep into stoppage time, began with Southampton heavily favored. Statistical models gave the visitors a nearly 78 percent chance of victory, but a resilient West Brom side managed to split the points in front of its home supporters. The first half was a cagey affair, with both teams showing signs of early-season rust. The breakthrough finally came in the final minute of the half. In the… Read more...