Follow live coverage as West Bromwich Albion face Plymouth Argyle in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

Follow live coverage as West Bromwich Albion face Plymouth Argyle in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

In-form West Brom striker Josh Maja scored the all-important goal in the 62nd minute, which came after the home side had seen shots hit the post on three occasions in the first half, while Morgan Whittaker had a couple of excellent chances for the Pilgrims.

The Pilgrims were beaten 1-0 by table-topping West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns but Rooney thought there were plenty of positives to come out of the match

Wayne Rooney was dealt a reality check as his Plymouth side fell to a 1-0 defeat away to West Brom. The win did not come easy for Carlos Corberan's side, who were frustrated after thrice being denied by the post in the first half.

There was some promising build-up play from Wayne Rooney's Pilgrims against the Championship leaders at The Hawthorns but they could not capitalise on it

Carlos Corberan’s West Brom were made to be patient against Wayne Rooney’s side. West Bromwich Albion climbed to the top of the Championship table after beating Plymouth Argyle 1-0 on Saturday. Josh Maja scored the game’s only goal at the Hawthorns,

Josh Maja scored the winning goal as West Bromwich Albion extended their unbeaten run in the Sky Bet Championship courtesy of a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle on Saturday afternoon. Maja netted the decisive goal two minutes after the hour mark.