Fer Lopez's second-half strike gave Wolverhampton Wanderers bragging rights in the Black Country Derby, their first home win over West Bromwich Albion since 2011.

The decisive moment arrived when Albion defender Nat Phillips misplaced a backpass under pressure, allowing Lopez to pounce and slot home his fourth Championship goal of the season.

Despite the absence of injured forward Raul Jimenez, who was confined to the stands, Wolves produced an impressive attacking display and created a number of clear-cut opportunities.

It could have been more were it not for the heroics of Baggies goalkeeper Max O'Leary, whose inspired performance repeatedly denied the hosts.

Rodrigo Gomes, Marshall Munetsi and Adam Armstrong all threatened before O'Leary produced a spectacular save to divert Nasser Djiga’s close-range header onto the crossbar.

West Brom’s best opportunity came from an Isaac Price free-kick from 25 yards, which tested Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa, but the visitors struggled to create further openings.

The result handed The Old Gold local bragging rights and all three points following a strong derby-day performance.

Fer Lopez strike hands Wolves Black Country Derby spoils

Fer Lopez strike hands Wolves Black Country Derby spoils