Wright hat-trick sends Coventry City top as Boro fall | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Coventry City beat Middlesbrough 3-1 to go top of the Championship. Haji Wright opened the scoring in the 21st minute after Jack Rudoni's assist. After the restart Wright doubled the lead (55.), Riley McGree replied for Boro (67.), then a Matt Targett handball gifted a penalty that Wright converted (71.). Despite Boro's 71.5% possession and 17 attempts, Coventry's four shots on target yielded three goals. Coventry rise from second to first and visit West Bromwich Albion next, while Boro drop to second and host Oxford United.

Player of the Match: Haji Wright decided it with a ruthless hat-trick, scoring three times from five attempts and converting a late penalty to move to 13 league goals, second in the Championship scoring chart.

Stat of the Match: Coventry City scored three goals from four shots on target, a clinical edge that outdid Boro's heavier volume.

Three Things We Learned: Coventry were far more efficient, turning 28.5% possession and four shots on target into three goals. Boro controlled territory with 71.5% possession and 17 attempts but found the net only once. Carl Rushworth influenced both ends, supplying an assist and making three saves.