West Brom striker Barney Stewart targets Championship goals after pre-season form

West Brom striker Barney Stewart has hit the goal scoring trail during pre-season - and is hopeful he can continue in the same vein when the competitive action gets underway.

The Scotsman emerged from the bench to double the Baggies’ lead during their 2-0 win at Peterborough United on Saturday, after latching on to a through ball from fellow substitute Mikey Johnston to steer into the bottom corner.

Aune Heggebø had provided the breakthrough three minutes into the second half when he converted Isaac Price’s low cross to the near post.

Stewart targeting more goals for Albion

Stewart, who arrived from Falkirk earlier this summer, has notched three times during pre-season, and feels his form has provided him with a major confidence boost.

“You don’t want to get them all out of the way too soon, but you’ve got to get your confidence up,” he told the club.

“If the chances are in front of you then you’ve got to try and take them.

“It’s always nice when you do. I know it’s pre-season, but it’s still a nice feeling and obviously [I want to] take that into the season.”

22-year-old Stewart scored his first goal in Albion colours during a 4-1 victory over Bromley and added to his tally with a consolation in a 3-1 defeat to Notts County.

Confidence high ahead of season opener

Albion will travel to Rotherham United in the Carabao Cup first round on Saturday, before a trip to Carrow Road to face Norwich City in their Championship opener.

Stewart continued: “If I hadn’t hit the net so far then I’d be quite low on confidence.

“As a striker, you’re looking at these games and eying that up, thinking: they’re all goal opportunities and opportunities to work on realistic game situations.

“I’m obviously eying up a goal every time I’m on the pitch. I should’ve had two, I have no idea what I was doing with that second one.

“That’s just getting the rust off, but I’ve got to take the positives and I’ll take the one.”