Rudoni brace swings it late as Coventry City edge Derby | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Coventry City beat Derby County 3-2 in the Championship. In the 12th minute, Frank Onyeka put Coventry ahead from a set piece after Romain Esse's pass. Ben Brereton Díaz levelled with a header (38.), substitute Jack Rudoni restored the lead (68.), then the Chile forward converted a penalty he had won (77.). Rudoni sealed it with a late finish (80.), and the hosts posted seven shots on target to the Rams' three. Coventry City stay top on 83 points and visit Hull next, while Derby remain eighth and host Stoke in their next fixture.

Player of the Match: Jack Rudoni came on after the hour and delivered a clinical brace, scoring with both of his two shots and completing 12 of 14 passes.

Stat of the Match: Coventry City registered seven shots on target from 13 attempts, underlining a sharper edge than Derby's three from eight.

Three Things We Learned: Romain Esse's set piece delivery mattered, supplying the assist for Onyeka's opener. Ben Brereton Díaz was Derby's main threat, scoring twice and winning the penalty. Milan Van Ewijk's attacking outlet told, providing the cross for the decisive goal and adding one key pass.