Coventry City Ends Away Struggles with Commanding Victory Over West Brom
In a pivotal Championship clash, Coventry City broke their away-game drought with a decisive 2-0 win against struggling West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns. This victory marks Coventry's first away triumph since late November, propelling them further up the league table while deepening West Brom's relegation concerns. The hosts have now extended their winless streak to nine league matches, failing to score in their last 360 minutes of play.
Early Breakthrough Sets the Tone for Coventry
Coventry seized the initiative early, capitalizing on West Brom's defensive vulnerabilities. The opening goal came from a swift counter-attack: Frank Onyeka intercepted the ball in midfield, Milan van Ewijk delivered a precise long pass over the top, and Ephron Mason-Clark expertly controlled it with his chest before lofting a shot over goalkeeper Max O'Leary. Despite O'Leary getting a hand to the ball, Mason-Clark's effort, aided by a deflection off defender Alfie Gilchrist, found the back of the net. This goal, Mason-Clark's seventh of the season, ended his personal scoring drought since Boxing Day.
Stunning Strike Seals the Deal
Coventry doubled their lead with a spectacular effort from midfielder Jack Rudoni. After being allowed to advance unchallenged from his own half, Rudoni unleashed a powerful 25-yard drive that curled into the top corner, leaving the West Brom defense helpless. This memorable goal underscored Coventry's dominance and creativity in attack.
Other Championship Highlights: QPR Triumphs, Leicester Denied Late
Elsewhere in the Championship, Queens Park Rangers (QPR) secured a 3-1 away victory over Hull City at the MKM Stadium, consigning Hull to consecutive league defeats. The match turned in QPR's favor late in the game when substitute Daniel Bennie, a Hong Kong-born winger, scored from the edge of the penalty area in the 84th minute. Richard Kone added a third goal in stoppage time, cutting in from the left and slotting past goalkeeper Ivor Pandur. Hull had initially taken the lead through an own goal from Paddy McNair but equalized via Joe Gelhardt before QPR's late surge.
Leicester's Late Heartbreak at Stoke
In Gary Rowett's first match as Leicester City manager, the team was denied a win in dramatic fashion, drawing 2-2 with Stoke City. Stoke captain Ben Wilmot opened the scoring early with a header from Aaron Cresswell's cross, but Leicester fought back in the second half. Divine Mukasa's cross found the net for an equalizer, and Harry Winks then put Leicester ahead with a well-placed shot. However, with minutes remaining, Wilmot struck again, tapping in Sorba Thomas's cross to salvage a point for Stoke.
Swansea and Blackburn Secure Narrow Wins
Swansea City edged past Bristol City 1-0 at home, thanks to a first-half goal from Zan Vipotnik. The Slovene forward scored his 16th goal of the season, continuing his impressive form at home. Bristol City rued missed opportunities, hitting the woodwork twice. In a Lancashire derby, Blackburn Rovers defeated Preston North End 1-0 with a stoppage-time header from Yuki Ohashi, easing their relegation fears in a tightly contested match.
This round of Championship fixtures showcased intense competition, with Coventry's resurgence and late drama across the league highlighting the unpredictability and excitement of English football's second tier.
