Coventry 2 – 1 Millwall

Coventry obtained again to profitable methods and returned to the Championship play-off locations after coming from behind to beat Millwall 2-1.

The Sky Blues’ spectacular 10-match unbeaten run had been ended by Norwich eight days earlier and the specter of a second defeat in succession lingered for greater than an hour after 18-year-old Romain Esse had slammed residence for Millwall on solely his second league begin of the season.

However, within the area of three second-half minutes, Haji Wright coolly rolled in a penalty after which beat Lions goalkeeper Matija Sarkic at his close to submit to show the sport within the Coventry’s favour.

They transfer degree on factors with, but in addition above of, Sunderland into sixth within the desk with 15 video games to play, whereas Millwall keep 18th, with a spot of solely 4 factors between themselves and the relegation zone.

How Coventry saved themselves on the coronary heart of the play-off hunt

There was a excessive tempo on the CBS from the primary whistle. Millwall’s George Honeyman compelled an vital save from Brad Collins inside 35 seconds, whereas on the different finish, Wright’s shot in some way hit the submit twice earlier than being cleared.

Twelve minutes in, the Lions – with no win since New 12 months’s Day – threw the formbook out of the window. Zian Flemming drove into the field off the left flank and, fortuitously, managed to roll the ball alongside the ground for Esse to bury the opener

The guests had probabilities to make it 2-0 as Michael Obafemi related with Danny McNamara’s pull-back, however did not make Collins work, and Joe Bryan chested down a poor supply and arrowed his shot previous the right-hand submit.

Coventry had their fair proportion of openings, too. Victor Torp’s dipping free-kick was tipped over by Sarkic and Wright guided a Milan van Ewijk cross over the bar, earlier than Kasey Palmer’s shot, which seemed destined for the top-left nook, was blocked by the pinnacle of Wes Harding.

By the hour mark, there was no actual signal of Millwall’s lead being cancelled out, or prolonged, for that matter.

That each one modified when the hosts have been awarded a penalty after Spurs loanee Japhet Tanganga’s clumsy sort out on Wright, who rolled residence to equalise with 23 minutes to play.

And the in-form American – who scored simply twice in his first 15 video games since a summer season transfer from Danish membership Sonderjyske – took his tally to 5 in his final seven by latching onto Callum O’Hare’s cross and tucking a shot previous Sarkic, which gained the sport.

What’s next?

Each groups are again in motion on Wednesday February 14.

At 7.45pm, Coventry face Plymouth at House Park, whereas barely later at 8pm, Millwall host Ipswich at The Den.

Each matches will probably be out there to observe dwell on Sky Sports activities Soccer Pink Button.