Coventry's striker Haji Wright netted a hat-trick to propel his side back to the Championship summit, ending Middlesbrough's impressive six-game winning run. The Sky Blues, who had won just four league games since November, now hold a one-point lead at the top of the table.
Riley McGree pulled a goal back for Middlesbrough midway through the second half, but from the restart, Boro conceded a penalty that allowed Wright to complete his hat-trick. Manager Frank Lampard praised his players' response to recent questioning, calling it "a big game" that showed why both teams are at the top of the league.