Albion remain six points clear of the drop zone tonight.

And they could face a demoralised Blackpool when they return to Championship action next Saturday.

Wigan remain second from bottom after they lost 1-0 at home to Huddersfield, who ease their own relegation concerns.

Conor Coady fired the 82nd-minute clincher from a tight angle.

Chris Hughton's men also have a handy goal-difference advantage over 22nd-placed Millwall.

Bottom side Blackpool were humiliated 7-2 at Watford having led 2-0 at the interval.

Odion Ighalo led the second-half goal rush for the Hornets with four.

It had all looked so promising for Blackpool when ex-Albion midfielder Andrea Orlandi smashed home on just eight minutes after indecisive defending.

It was his first goal for Blackpool.

Charlton picked up a 0-0 draw at Wolves in Guy Luzon's first game in charge.

The Addicks are now three points clear of Albion.

Brentford won 2-1 at Norwich in the pick of the day's four Championship fixtures, Alex Pritchard converting a decisive 71st-minute penalty.