"Frank Lampard says his Coventry City players "owned" the game against Middlesbrough as they scored two late goals to seal a 4-2 win at Riverside Stadium. After racing into a 2-0 lead within 14 minutes thanks to goals from Ellis Simms and Liam Kitching, Coventry let it slip as Morgan Whittaker pulled one back before half-time and Bobby Thomas' own goal levelled the score four minutes after the break."
"With new boss Kim Hellberg watching on, Tommy Conway missed a glorious opportunity to put the hosts ahead, blazing over from close range, and it proved costly. Kitching scored his second of the match in the 85th minute, restoring Coventry's lead with an instinctive first-time finish, and in the next minutes, Simms put the result beyond doubt by heading in."
"It is a win that takes the Sky Blues 10 points clear of their opponents, having also racked up 40 points after 17 games, while they have now netted 47 goals, 19 more than any other side in the Championship. Coventry had 20 shots in total, with eight of those on target, though generated just 1.4 expected goals (xG). Middlesbrough, by contrast, netted with both of their attempts on target."
Coventry City recovered from a 2-2 position to win 4-2 at the Riverside Stadium, with Ellis Simms and Liam Kitching both on the scoresheet. Coventry led 2-0 early before Morgan Whittaker and a Bobby Thomas own goal levelled the match. Tommy Conway missed a glaring chance for Middlesbrough, and the hosts paid as Kitching restored the lead in the 85th minute and Simms headed home to seal the victory. The result leaves Coventry 10 points clear of Middlesbrough, with Coventry having scored 47 goals in 17 Championship games and registered 40 points.
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