West Bromwich Albion ended the Championship season with a disappointing 2-1 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday. Correspondent Lewis Cox provides the player ratings from a lackluster performance at Hillsborough.
Starting XI Ratings
Max O'Leary: 5
Made one big early save but was helpless with either of the two set-piece goals. Otherwise not stretched for too many more saves.
Danny Imray: 5
One of his quieter displays but still threatened with a low early strike. A couple of decent runs in later stages as he improved.
Alfie Gilchrist: 4
Given a surprise recall to the starting XI at centre-back for Phillips, Gilchrist was unable to stem Wednesday attacks. The Baggies missed extra height, and the defender lacked impact.
George Campbell: 5
Not one of his finest days after recent form, but that goes across the board. One of two recovery challenges helped out, but he will be disappointed.
Callum Styles: 5
Has not had many poor displays this season, but even the double award winner could not inspire his side here. A couple of bright bursts down the left but otherwise low-key.
Ollie Bostock: 5
A victim of the triple half-time change after a tough schooling at senior level. Tried to be bright with endeavour, but it would not happen for him.
Alex Mowatt: 4
Had to lead midfield today without injured Molumby and struggled next to Diakite. Could not get going. The half-time change of shape barely helped.
Ousmane Diakite: 4
One of his poorest displays for some time as, like team-mates, he struggled to find any momentum or rhythm. An early yellow did not help him getting stuck in.
Isaac Price: 4
Had a couple of situations early on where he might have played a better pass and got his side going, but faded and was unable to inspire in the final third. A scuffed free-kick created the consolation.
Josh Maja: 4
Almost totally ineffective on what is likely to be his final Albion appearance. Unsurprisingly brought off at the break.
Aune Heggebo: 4
Wasteful in a couple of openings where he picked the wrong decisions. The right calls would have got team-mates in. A tame shot easily saved and was hauled off.
Substitutes
- Daryl Dike (for Heggebo, 45): 5. Headed over after introduction and could have gone through on goal late on.
- Karlan Grant (for Bostock, 45): 5. Flicked a consolation over the line on what might be his final Baggies appearance.
- Tammer Bany (for Maja, 45): 5. Tried to buzz about and got involved a bit but little quality.
- Jed Wallace (for Price, 88): n/a. Returned for possible farewell.
- Souleyman Mandey (for Diakite, 89): n/a. Senior debut. Only stoppage time but got involved.
Subs not used: Griffiths (gk), Taylor, Phillips, Sule.
