Lewis Cox's West Brom player ratings: Eight for star man and several sevens as improved Albion earn point

A first clean sheet at the third time of asking for Albion's January recruit. O'Leary was hardly tested bar a few tame efforts but made one big stop very late, though straight at him.

Save 6

ALFIE GILCHRIST

A rare league start for the right-back and he struggled to catch the eye. One or two wobbles in possession and fortunate a failed first-half clearance wasn't costly.

Poor 5

NAT PHILLIPS

A big performance from the centre-back, one of his best in some time. Responded to poor showings of late with vital clearances and blocks to earn clean sheet.

Solid 7

CHRIS MEPHAM

Has struggled so much of late but this was one of his better showings for Albion. Reliable and composed in his defending. Made key blocks. Late injury a concern.

Impressed 7

CALLUM STYLES

Came back in after strange call to miss out at Portsmouth and showed his qualities once again. So direct and purposeful with the ball. Defended well at left-back

Bright 7

ALEX MOWATT

A first start in more than a month and he brought so much to Albion's midfield. Took ball, tried to get Albion playing. Sets the tone and tempo and gets more from Molumby. Struck over in first half.

Beneficial 7

JAYSON MOLUMBY

Performed well and looked more at ease having Mowatt with him. A typically busy display but his energy was more channelled and useful. 

Battled 7

JED WALLACE

A rare start for the skipper and he showed his qualities here. Didn't stop running, with relentless energy and strong leadership. He set the tone as an example. Fired inches wide before the break.

Led 8

ISAAC PRICE

Hit back from his Fratton Park struggles week earlier. Name booed by some fans before kick-off and responded from the off. Ran hard, fought for the cause and largely used ball well.

Response 7

JAMALDEEN JIMOH-ALOBA

A Baggies debut and first professional start and he caught the eye. Direct and lively dribbling troubled Stoke backline and unlucky not to score with deflected effort. Teen played an hour.

Bright 7

DARYL DIKE

A rare start for Dike, his first in the league since last May. He could not get up to speed or grips with contest but kept trying. Not to be for frontman.

Off-colour 5

Substitutes:

Mikey Johnston (for Wallace, 62) The winger has had better afternoon. Came on and looked half-fit at best and kept losing the ball. 5

Aune Heggebo (for Dike, 62) Struggled to make a difference or affect the game. 6

Josh Maja (for Jimoh-Aloba, 62) Did little to improve on his reputation of looking uninterested. 5

Danny Imray (for Gilchrist, 73) Showed some attacking intent with a couple of runs and crosses. 6

Charlie Taylor (for Mepham, 82) n/a

Subs not used: Griffiths, Diakite, Whitwell, Bostock.