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Late Goals Propel Coventry to Championship Summit!
26 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Coventry leads Championship by 10 points after dramatic win.
- Southampton surges up the table with four wins under caretaker.
- Former forwards haunt Hull as Ipswich climbs to fourth.
Coventry City solidified their position at the top of the Championship table, securing a dramatic 4-2 win against Middlesbrough. Late goals from Liam Kitching and Ellis Simms within a single minute sealed the victory, extending their lead to 10 points. This result saw Middlesbrough drop to third place.
In another significant match, Southampton's caretaker manager Tonda Eckert masterminded a 3-0 win against Leicester, marking his fourth consecutive victory. The Saints have rapidly ascended the table, now nearing the promotion spots from just above the relegation zone.
Elsewhere, former Hull forwards Jaden Philogene and Chuba Akpom were instrumental in Ipswich's 2-0 away win at the MKM Stadium. Their introduction as substitutes proved pivotal, with Philogene's assist leading to the opening goal and Akpom quickly adding a second, propelling Ipswich to fourth.
