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Stoke 1-0 West Brom: Late strike from Nick Powell condemns leaders to first defeat of the season and takes Potters up to third in The Championship Stoke City beat leaders West Brom 1-0 with a late goal from Nick Powell Powell latched on to a chipped Tommy Smith pass and lobbed Sam Johnstone Johnstone had saved an earlier penalty from Stoke's Sam Surridge

By Tim Nash For The Daily Mail

Published: 21:42 BST, 1 October 2021 | Updated: 00:01 BST, 2 October 2021

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West Bromwich Albion suffered defeat for the first time in the Sky Bet Championship this season as Stoke City deservedly claimed the bragging rights in this throbbing Midlands derby.

Former Manchester United midfielder Nick Powell scored in the 79th minute just when it looked as if Stoke's dominance wasn't going to be rewarded.

Stoke, who climbed to third place, just a point behind West Brom, struck the woodwork twice, had an effort controversially ruled out and had a penalty saved as they took the game to the league leaders.

Stoke City's Sam Surridge celebrates with his team-mates after beating leaders West Brom

West Brom keeper Sam Johnstone had denied Surridge from the penalty spot during the game

West Brom had a real let-off in the ninth minute as Michael O'Neill's side hit the throttle from the off.

Jacob Brown's run beat Albion's high line for