Lewis Cox's West Brom player ratings: Match-winners graded highest after heroics in tense finale

Albion correspondent Lewis Cox rates the performers as the Baggies squeeze into the FA Cup fourth round 6-5 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in Swansea.

JOSH GRIFFITHS

Very decent near post stop from Eom but could do absolutely nothing about the Korean's screamer. At times unsure from his line with high balls. One shootout save from Wales.

Save 6

ALFIE GILCHRIST

Not a tie the summer recruit will want to re-live. Struggled to get going early on and couldn't recover. Sluggish positionally at times and sloppy with ball.

Struggled 4

KRYSTIAN BIELIK

Back in and in with the armband on his return. Stood strong with clearances in early pressure. Looked assured as he organised before late cramp.

Led 6

CHRIS MEPHAM

Given the nod to feature and like his partner made some decent clearances. Solid enough display in the backline with no glaring errors. Skied spot-kick.

Steady 5

CHARLIE TAYLOR

Neither Albion's full-backs were able to make an impression over the halfway line in a limited attacking display. The lively Ronald was a tricky customer for Taylor.

Limited 5

OUSMANE DIAKITE

Won it well in midfield at times but all too often unable to use the ball to positive effect. No shortage of energy or commitment but limited again.

Mixed 5

CALLUM STYLES

Has fared well in midfield role previously but felt a case of needs must here. Unable to spark any of his quality from attacking perspective.

Quiet 5

ISAAC PRICE

Lively in Albion's better brief period early in the first half with some neat moves and passes but as the Baggies' influence fell so did his. Big chance before break wide.

In and out 5

JOSH MAJA

Back as a starter but a real mixed bag. Some OK touches and link play but some loose work lacking energy. On hand to bundle in equaliser.

Moments 6

MIKEY JOHNSTON

Had one or two typical bright spells but not his day overall. Created one or two openings with some movement and a pass but play broke down with him at times too.

Shackled 6

DARYL DIKE

The day's real surprise starter. Some unsurprising raw touches early on but found some confidence and form with some bustling runs. One strike flew over. Managed an hour, longer than the 45 minutes expected.

Return 6

SUBSTITUTES:

Ollie Bostock (for Dike, 60) One or two bright runs. Lively. What an assist. Shootout hero 8

Aune Heggebo (for Maja, 76) Put himself about to little avail. 5

George Campbell (for Gilchrist, 76) Unable to stem flow down Swans left. 5

Harry Whitwell (for Diakite, 88) n/a (Jed Wallace, for Whitwell, 100, A brilliant strike from returning skipper. Went close twice more. 8)

Nat Phillips (for Bielik, 118) n/a

Karlan Grant (for Johnston, 118) n/a

Subs not used: Wildsmith, Iling-Junior

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