Decisive figure sets Coventry City on their way at West Brom | OneFootball

Ephron Mason-Clark struck in the fifth minute with a precise right-footed finish, setting Coventry City up for a 2-0 win at West Bromwich Albion.

Running onto Milan van Ewijk's through ball, Mason-Clark accelerated in transition and picked out the bottom right corner from outside the box (5.).

He threatened again soon after, cutting in from the left and firing high and wide (11.). After the restart he drew fouls to relieve pressure for Coventry, winning a free kick in the attacking half (50.). He then forced Max O'Leary into a low save from the left side of the area with another driven effort (59.). His shift ended when he was replaced late on (78.).

The forward finished with three attempts, two on target, plus five tackles and nine possession regains, numbers that underlined how his work without the ball matched his cutting edge in transition. He also completed four successful passes in the final third, helping Coventry sustain counters after the opener.

Because Coventry broke quickly and found him early in space, Mason-Clark repeatedly attacked the hosts' back line before they could set their shape, keeping West Brom pinned into uncomfortable recoveries.

Coventry City remain top of the Championship. They visit Sheffield United next. West Brom host Charlton Athletic next.