Bury 0 Albion 2 - Verdict

Albion midfielder Graham Dorrans capped a brilliant performance with the opening goal as the Baggies booked a comfortable passage to the second round of the Carling Cup.

An own-goal from Michael Jones put the visitors 2-0 up inside 25 minutes and there was no way back for the League Two Shakers, despite an improved second-half performance.

New signings Joe Mattock and Reuben Reid both completed 90 minutes on their Albion debuts, while Simon Cox made a first competitive start as head coach Roberto Di Matteo made eight changes.

The Baggies went ahead in the fifth minute through Dorrans. He slotted home from just inside the box, after a mistake from Paul Scott and a jinking run from Filipe Teixeira.

It was two 20 minutes later, as Albion counter-attacked from a Bury corner and the impressive Craig Beattie saw his cross-shot deflected in by Jones for an own goal.

Beattie should have added a third just afterwards, when Reid steamed down the right and squared to the far post.

But the Scot blasted over from 12 yards, as a fantastic chance went begging.

The second half petered out, although the outstanding Dorrans almost added a brilliant third for Albion, after going on a mazy run from the halfway line before sending a low shot inches wide.

Bury defender Efe Sodje later had a late 'goal' ruled out for offside.

But, despite some careless moments in the second half, the Baggies remained in control to book their place in the next round.