Unseen hero's saves keep Ipswich Town steady at West Brom | OneFootball

Christian Walton set the tone for Ipswich Town with a sharp save in the 12th minute, laying the platform for a 0-0 draw at West Bromwich Albion.

Early on he read the cut-back and got down quickly, setting a calm rhythm for the Tractor Boys. His positioning stayed aggressive, narrowing angles and taking pressure off his back line.

He then smothered a low drive (19.). Moments later he tipped a close-range header wide (23.). Another set-piece header was clawed away (31.). Before the break he pushed aside a skidding effort from distance (43.). After the restart he diverted a rising strike bound for the top corner (52.).

Walton finished with six saves, four from inside the box, plus 12 accurate passes and a punch, numbers that underlined how his handling and distribution steadied the Tractor Boys under sustained pressure.

With Ipswich's compact shape inviting central attempts, his footwork and starting positions kept the hosts at arm's length and ensured Kieran McKenna's men controlled the big moments.

The Tractor Boys sit second in the Championship and visit Southampton next. The hosts travel to Sheffield Wednesday next.