Decisive figure delivers in stoppage time for Leicester City against West Bromwich Albion | OneFootball

Decisive figure delivers in stoppage time for Leicester City against West Bromwich Albion | OneFootball

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·5 January 2026

Decisive figure delivers in stoppage time for Leicester City against West Bromwich Albion

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Abdul Fatawu won it in the fourth minute of second half stoppage time with a left-footed finish, as Leicester City beat West Bromwich Albion 2-1.

In the 54th minute he teed up Jordan James for a drive that was blocked. Moments later he found James again for a central effort (57.).


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The Foxes' winger kept threatening, seeing a shot from outside the box blocked (87.). Then he burst into the area to turn in Stephy Mavididi's cross for the decisive strike.

Fatawu finished with two attempts, one on target, and two key passes. He also delivered five crosses and made three recoveries, underlining how he created and threatened from the right throughout.

His combinations with James repeatedly opened central lanes, allowing the Foxes to advance higher and keep West Bromwich Albion pinned back, setting up the late winner.

The Foxes climb from 14th to 12th in the Championship. They visit Cheltenham Town in the FA Cup next. West Bromwich Albion travel to Swansea City in the same competition.

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