West Bromwich Albion supporters were quick to share their thoughts after the Baggies produced a remarkable turnaround at The Hawthorns, coming from two goals down inside 12 minutes to beat Blackburn Rovers 3-2 in the Championship on 19 October.

From 2-0 down to three points

Going two goals behind so early against a side Albion fans respected would have tested the nerves of most home supporters. Yet the mood coming out of The Hawthorns told a different story. Several fans pointed to a noticeable shift in mentality this season compared with previous campaigns, with one supporter, Richard, putting it plainly: the players believe they can come back, and that belief has spread to the terraces.

"Unlike previous seasons when we go behind we know we have the players to reply," he said. "There seems to be no fear factor at The Hawthorns."

That is the kind of phrase supporters use when a dressing room has genuine cohesion rather than the sort of togetherness that clubs announce in press releases. Whether it lasts the course of a Championship season is another matter, but for now Albion followers are taking it at face value.

The penalty moment that divided opinion

Not every aspect of the performance was celebrated without reservation. A Panenka-style penalty, chipped softly down the middle, provoked one supporter to reach for the old-school playbook. David wrote: "My heart was in my mouth when Price dinked that penalty in. Call me old fashioned, leave an imprint of your boot laces on the ball, son."

It is a divide that runs through football crowds of a certain generation: pragmatic finish or unnecessary showboating? In this case the ball ended up in the net, so the debate remained good-natured.

Praise for the manager's decisions

Mark singled out the head coach, referred to as "Mozza," for credit, specifically for making substitutions at the right moment rather than sticking rigidly to a plan that was not working. "Full credit to Mozza for making the changes when needed," he wrote. In the Championship, where squads are stretched across a gruelling fixture schedule, the capacity to adapt from the bench often separates sides that go up from those that drift into mid-table.

The win also carried a neat subplot. It was achieved against Albion's former manager Tony Mowbray, now in charge at Blackburn Rovers, and at least one supporter noted the satisfaction of turning over "your former boss."

A comparison with last season

Trevor offered perhaps the clearest barometer of how supporters are reading the campaign so far. "Much better than last season," he wrote. "Players are playing for each other and they are not giving up after going behind. Last season we would have lost the last two games."

That comparison matters in context. A team that wins matches it might previously have lost does not just collect points; it builds a different kind of confidence, one that compounds over the weeks. Whether West Brom can sustain it through the winter schedule, when the Championship fixture list starts to bite, will be the real test.

What it means for Blackburn

From a Blackburn perspective, the result is the kind of defeat that will be analysed carefully. Leading 2-0 away from home inside a quarter of an hour and still leaving without a point is a difficult set of facts to sit with. Their supporters will want answers about why that early advantage was not protected, and the manager will be aware that the division offers precious little time for reflection before the next fixture arrives.

For now, though, the afternoon belonged to the home fans. Ray perhaps summed up the mood most succinctly: "Amazing comeback from the boys playing some lovely football. Keep up the good work."

In the Championship, three points are three points however they arrive. Coming from 2-0 down to get them tends to make them feel a little sweeter.

Frequently asked

What was the score in West Brom vs Blackburn Rovers on 19 October 2026?
West Bromwich Albion beat Blackburn Rovers 3-2 at The Hawthorns, coming from 2-0 down inside 12 minutes to win the Championship match.
Who is the West Brom manager referred to as Mozza?
West Brom supporters refer to their head coach as Mozza, a nickname that has been used by fans in reaction to his management of the club in the Championship this season.
Did Blackburn Rovers lead at half time against West Brom?
Blackburn Rovers went 2-0 up inside the first 12 minutes at The Hawthorns, but West Brom came back to win 3-2, so Rovers' early lead did not hold.