In a dramatic Championship encounter at the CBS Arena, league leaders Coventry City produced a stunning second-half comeback to defeat West Bromwich Albion 3-2, overturning a two-goal deficit in a match heavily influenced by the weather and a pivotal red card.
A Heggebø Brace Puts Baggies in Control
The visitors, West Brom, made a dream start, taking a commanding lead thanks to a first-half brace from Aune Heggebø. However, Coventry's Josh Eccles managed to pull a goal back before the interval, setting the stage for a remarkable turnaround after the break.
Molumby's Red Card and Coventry's Resurgence
The match's momentum shifted decisively just four minutes into the second half when West Brom's Jayson Molumby was shown a second yellow card and subsequently sent off for pulling back Victor Torp to prevent a counter-attack. Capitalising on their numerical advantage, Frank Lampard's side pressed forward with renewed vigour.
Ellis Simms found the net to level the scores, before January signing Victor Torp completed the comeback with the decisive winning goal. This victory marks Coventry's ninth win in their last ten outings, cementing their formidable form under Lampard.
Elsewhere in the Championship
In other Championship fixtures, Southampton continued their impressive run under interim manager Tonda Eckert with a 5-1 demolition of Charlton Athletic at The Valley. The Saints were five goals up by half-time, with Finn Azaz scoring twice and Ryan Manning, Adam Armstrong, and Casper Jander also on the scoresheet.
Meanwhile, Bristol City secured a comfortable 3-0 win over Swansea City with goals from Rob Dickie, Emil Riis, and substitute Yu Hirakawa. On Friday night, Andri Gudjohnsen's header earned Blackburn Rovers a 2-1 victory in their Lancashire derby against Preston North End.
