Coventry Metropolis boosted itself again to the summit of the EFL Championship desk on Monday evening because of Haji Wright’s memorable efficiency.
Wright registered a hat trick on Monday evening because the Sky Blues downed Middlesbrough 3-1 in a top-two league conflict. The outcome additionally capped off a season sweep for Coventry Metropolis towards its promotion challengers this season.
Wright propelled Coventry Metropolis in entrance after 21 minutes, slotting dwelling Jack Rudoni’s low cross into the again of the web. It marked Wright’s third aim of 2026 and his eleventh of the EFL Championship season.
Wright would double his tally and the Sky Blues’ lead within the fifty fifth minute after slotting dwelling a left-footed end. Carl Rushworth’s aim kick went flying upfield permitting Wright to race onto it and drill a shot into the bottom-right nook.
It marked Wright’s third league brace of the marketing campaign and his first since October 1.
Riley McGree pulled one aim again for Middlesbrough after the hour mark however Wright would put the guests out of attain 4 minutes later. Matt Targett’s handball within the field allowed Wright the chance to step up and rating from the penalty spot to ice the house victory.
Wright’s hat trick was his first at membership stage since March 15, 2015 towards Sunderland.
The outcome moved the Sky Blues as much as 62 factors on the season, one level forward of Middlesbrough within the race for computerized promotion.
Fellow American Aidan Morris performed 90 minutes within the loss for Kim Hellberg’s squad.
Coventry Metropolis will subsequent journey to West Bromwich Albion on February 21 whereas Middlesbrough hosts Oxford United on the identical day.