Decisive figure salvages stoppage time point for West Bromwich Albion | OneFootball

Chris Mepham headed in the fifth minute of second half stoppage time to earn West Bromwich Albion a 1-1 draw at Derby County.

Introduced in the 74th minute, the Wales defender immediately steadied the visitors' back line, winning duels and clearing danger to keep West Bromwich Albion in range.

Deep into second half stoppage time, he attacked a corner to glance a close-range header after Jayson Molumby nodded the delivery back across goal, a centre-back's route to a late rescue.

He finished with one attempt, one on target, and four clearances in 16 minutes, underlining a cameo built on box presence and penalty area defending.

With Derby pressed deep late on, his aerial threat from a set piece proved decisive, ensuring West Bromwich Albion left with something to show for their late pressure.

Next up, West Bromwich Albion visit Portsmouth in the Championship. The Rams head to Bristol City.