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Match in Five Sentences: Coventry City won 2-0 at West Bromwich Albion. Ephron Mason-Clark opened the scoring in the fifth minute after a Milan van Ewijk through ball set up a composed right-footed finish. Jack Rudoni doubled the lead with a left-footed strike (32.), giving Frank Lampard's side control before the break. West Bromwich Albion had 55.1% possession and 11 attempts but tested Carl Rushworth only once, while Coventry registered three shots on target. The leaders stay first on 65 points and visit Sheffield United next, while West Brom remain 21st and host Charlton Athletic next.

Player of the Match: Ephron Mason-Clark set the tone with the opener, added three attempts with two on target, and grafted defensively with five tackles and nine recoveries.

Stat of the Match: West Bromwich Albion produced only one shot on target from 11 attempts, a stark return given their 55.1% share of the ball.

Three Things We Learned: A rapid counter and assured finishing put Coventry two up by the interval, and they ended with three shots on target from 10 attempts. West Bromwich Albion's 20 crosses at 15.0% accuracy rarely unsettled a defence that made 30 clearances. Coventry won more duels at 55.7% and more aerials at 53.5%, reflecting an edge in physical contests that complemented their fast breaks.