West Bromwich Albion secured their first Championship victory of 2026 with a decisive 3-0 win over Hull City at The Hawthorns. Josh Maja opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, turning in Jed Wallace's cross, before Aune Heggebo doubled the lead in the 68th minute. Isaac Price added a late third to seal the result and move the Baggies out of the relegation zone.

The hosts dominated from the start, with Hull goalkeeper Ivor Pandur making several crucial saves to keep the score level early on. The Tigers' hopes were dealt a major blow when Charlie Hughes was sent off for denying a goalscoring opportunity just before halftime. West Brom continued to press after the break, with substitute Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba setting up Heggebo's second goal.

Hull, who remain fifth in the Championship table despite the defeat, failed to capitalize on Millwall's loss elsewhere. The victory represents a significant boost for West Brom's survival hopes under manager James Morrison, ending a 14-match winless run that had threatened their Championship status.