 Koren scored his first goal for the club in a 7–0 home win against Barnsley on 6 May 2007, the last day of the league season.The victory ensured Albion's place in the Championship promotion play-offs.Koren started all three play-off games as Albion beat Wolves in the two-legged semi-final but lost 1–0 to Derby County in the Wembley final.