Middlesbrough Snatch Late Victory Against West Brom in Championship Thriller

Burgzorg’s Late Winner Stuns West Brom

Middlesbrough secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns on January 16, 2026, in a thrilling Championship encounter. Delano Burgzorg scored the decisive goal in the 90th minute, firing from the right side of the box to break West Brom hearts and spoil new manager Eric Ramsay’s debut.

Ramsay’s Debut Ends in Heartbreak

Eric Ramsay, formerly with Minnesota United, took charge of West Brom for the first time after Ryan Mason’s dismissal, with the Baggies sitting 18th place in the league standings. West Brom fought back from 2-0 down through Isaac Price and Jed Wallace’s quickfire goals 10 minutes from time, after Charlie Taylor’s own goal and Sam Silvera’s strike had put the visitors in control.

Championship Title Race Implications

Middlesbrough are second in the table with 46 points from 26 games and are six points behind leaders Coventry City. The victory was crucial for Kim Hellberg’s side, who entered the game full of confidence after beating Southampton 4-0 in their previous Championship match. Despite securing just one win in their last five league matches, this dramatic away victory keeps Boro firmly in the promotion race.

Looking Ahead

The result maintains Middlesbrough’s impressive record of four successive victories against West Brom. For the Baggies, who occupy 18th spot with 31 points and are seven points clear of relegation, the defeat represents a disappointing start to the Ramsay era. Both teams will look to build on their performances as the Championship season intensifies, with promotion and survival battles heating up across the division.