Abdul Fatawu's stunning stoppage-time volley earned Leicester City a dramatic 2-1 Championship victory over West Bromwich Albion at the King Power Stadium, on a night when the visitors had done much of the better work. The winger's late stunner, echoing the BBC's description, arrived just as the contest seemed destined to finish level, transforming the mood in an instant and sealing a Foxes' win that had looked increasingly unlikely.
Jordan Ayew had steered Leicester in front early on, seemingly setting Marti Cifuentes' side on course for a comfortable home success. But Karlan Grant hit back for the Baggies to pull West Brom level, and from that point Ryan Mason's team largely dictated the flow of the game, only to be punished cruelly at the death by Fatawu's decisive intervention.
The result carries significant implications at both ends of the table. Victory lifts Leicester back into the top half in 12th place, four points adrift of the play-off spots and with renewed hope of mounting a late surge. For West Brom, who remain 18th after suffering a 10th consecutive away defeat, it was another damaging blow on the road in a season where their performances have too often gone unrewarded away from home.
Ayew Strikes Early Before Grant Restores Parity