"Haji Wright scored the winner for the second time in three days as league leaders Coventry beat Millwall 2-1 at the CBS Arena. Wright scored an 85th-minute goal against Leicester in the M69 Derby on Saturday and notched his 10th goal of the season as Coventry made it back-to-back victories. On-loan Crystal Palace winger Romain Esse opened his account for the Sky Blues against former club Millwall before Mihailo Ivanovic scored a brilliant equaliser before the half-hour mark."
"Coventry controlled possession in the opening stages but the Lions always looked a threat on the counter-attack. Ivanovic broke down the left following a Coventry corner and found himself two-on-one at the other end as he aimed for Thierno Ballo, but his cross evaded the Austrian winger. From a corner, Carl Rushworth was forced to make a smart stop low to his left as Tristan Crama flicked Femi Azeez's cross into the path of Macaulay Langstaff, who diverted his effort towards the far corner."
"Wright had been recalled to the starting line-up following his performance at the weekend, and the American was heavily involved in the 11th-minute opener. Ephron Mason-Clark's cross to the back post picked out Wright, whose header was saved well by Max Crocombe from point-black range, but Esse was on hand to prod home. Alex Neil's side were almost level when Jay Dasilva failed to deal with Billy Mitchell's ball over the top, allowing Azeez through on goal, but the winger dragged his shot wide."
Haji Wright's late goal secured a 2-1 victory for Coventry over Millwall at the CBS Arena, giving him his 10th goal of the season and a second match-winning strike in three days. Romain Esse opened his Coventry account after Wright's header was saved, and Mihailo Ivanovic produced a spectacular equaliser before the half-hour mark. Coventry dominated possession early but Millwall remained dangerous on the break, creating chances that forced Carl Rushworth into a smart save. The win extended Coventry's lead at the top, while Ipswich moved into second in the Sky Bet Championship standings.
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