Sheffield United Vs Coventry: sheffield united vs coventry ends 2-1 as Coventry complete comeback to go five points clear

Coventry came from behind to beat Sheffield United 2-1 at Bramall Lane in the match captured by the billing sheffield united vs coventry, a result that moves Frank Lampard's side five points clear at the top of the Championship. Haji Wright and Jack Rudoni struck after Harrison Burrows' early second‑half goal, sealing a third consecutive victory for Coventry.

Sheffield United Vs Coventry: Wright and Rudoni overturn Burrows' strike

Harrison Burrows put Sheffield United ahead just after half‑time with a deflected shot, giving the Blades the lead after a first half in which they had dominated. Coventry responded four minutes after going behind when Haji Wright fired in what was described as his 14th league goal of the season, and Jack Rudoni headed them in front five minutes later, two goals in a five‑minute spell that completed the 2-1 turnaround and earned Coventry the win.

Frank Lampard, the run of three straight wins and the promotion push

Frank Lampard said there will be no let‑up from his side after the victory that moved them five points clear at the top of the Championship. Coventry had held a 10‑point lead at the top in November before being displaced by Middlesbrough earlier this month, but Lampard's team have regained momentum with three consecutive wins in their bid to return to the top flight for the first time in 25 years. Lampard added that the squad is "pretty much fully‑fit" and that the team will rest and prepare quickly with Stoke at home next on the calendar.

Chris Wilder criticises officiating but praises his players' display

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder said he was delighted with "90%" of his side's display but blamed five minutes of "naivety" for conceding two goals. Wilder felt two penalty decisions went against his team: he pointed to Femi Seriki tumbling under Ephron Mason‑Clark's first‑half challenge and to substitute Tyrese Campbell being booked for diving after going down late following Bobby Thomas' tackle. He said he thought "all three of the officials were not great tonight" and warned that such decisions can be costly. Wilder also backed Coventry to secure promotion, saying he believed they would go on to play in the Premier League next year.

Commentary, defensive work and late tactics that held the lead

Commentators on the night picked up contrasting views: Carl Asaba, a former Sheffield United striker, said he felt Sheffield United had been the better team and deserved something, but that the way the side defended was not good enough for this division. Ex‑Coventry goalkeeper Steve Ogrizovic praised Coventry's grit, saying they battled, fought and found a way back into the game and that the three points were "like gold dust. " Coventry's defence, marshalled by goalkeeper Carl Rushworth, was credited with keeping Sheffield United at bay late on; a moment saw Michael Cooper send a long ball forward as Tyrese Campbell recovered possession, with Rushworth collecting a cross targeted at Patrick Bamford. Coventry made a late substitution with Kaine Kesler‑Hayden replacing Tatsuhiro Sakamoto to bolster the defence as they clung to a narrow lead, and commentator Andy Giddings was on duty describing those closing stages.

Championship ripple effects: Millwall, Norwich and Stoke results

Elsewhere in the division, Millwall beat Birmingham City 3-0 to move into third and close to within four points of second‑placed Middlesbrough, with Femi Azeez, Tristan Crama and Jake Cooper on the scoresheet before Birmingham's Jhon Solís was sent off; Birmingham sit 10th, five points outside the top six. Norwich beat already relegated Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 at Carrow Road, Mathias Kvistgaarden and Paris Maghoma scoring for Philippe Clement's side as they climbed eight points clear of the drop zone. Stoke beat Oxford United 2-1: Lamine Cissé opened the scoring, Ciaron Brown levelled on the stroke of half‑time, and Jesurun Rak‑Sakyi, on loan from Crystal Palace, netted his first goal for Stoke. Those results left Stoke 13th with 47 points and Oxford second‑bottom, six points from safety, while Stoke manager Mark Robins praised Cissé for what was his first Championship goal of the season and highlighted his impact on the game.

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