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Edited by Deepak Mahay We used AI to assist with reporting on this page. In this instance, AI helped to summarise BBC radio journalists' commentary of this match. All posts were checked by a journalist before publishing. We're trialling a new way to label AI content. We'd love your help to make it better. Coventry 1-2 West Brom The half-time whistle has blown at the CBS Arena, with West Bromwich Albion leading Coventry City 2-1. Coventry are putting relentless pressure on Albion, challenging their defence consistently. Albion's defenders have been successful in keeping Coventry at bay for now, but the hosts will look to capitalise on their attacking efforts in the second half. Coventry 1-2 West Brom Josh Eccles demonstrated composure in front of goal, finding the space created by Ephron Mason-Clark and Ellis Simms. The cross from Tatsuhiro Sakamoto was timed perfectly, allowing Eccles to adjust his position and place a precise header into the corner. Josh Eccles Josh Eccles scores with a header from the centre of the box, pulling one back for Coventry City and reducing West Bromwich Albion's lead. Coventry 0-2 West Brom Steve Ogrizovic Ex-Coventry City goalkeeper on BBC CWR The next goal's crucial. If we get the next goal, we're back into it. But again, I look at West Brom and we've been OK going forward. But when West Brom come forward, they've got real purpose, real intention. Coventry 0-2 West Brom Mikey Johnston's determined effort down the right side and his assist for Aune Heggebo's goal showcases the effectiveness of Albion's high pressing strategy. Johnston's pressure forced a mistake from Coventry, allowing Heggebo to make a crucial run and comfortably finish from close range. Aune Heggebo Aune Heggebo scores his second goal with a left-footed shot from the centre of the box. Mikey Johnston sets up the goal with a low delivery from the right-hand side into the near post. Coventry 0-1 West Brom Ephron Mason-Clark is shown a yellow card for his involvement in a scuffle, which resulted in tensions rising between players on both Coventry City and West Bromwich Albion. Coventry 0-1 West Brom Aune Heggebo's goal has kept Albion ahead and this remains the difference between the teams. The goal at the near post on nine minutes showcased Albion's strategy of capitalising on close-range opportunities. It is crucial for Coventry to respond as they struggle to break Albion's defence. Coventry 0-1 West Brom Jayson Molumby of West Bromwich Albion is shown a yellow card for a bad foul on the left wing against Ephron Mason-Clark of Coventry City. Coventry 0-1 West Brom Victor Torp of Coventry City has been shown a yellow card for a bad foul on Mikey Johnston, resulting in a free-kick for West Bromwich Albion. Coventry 0-1 West Brom Carl Rushworth makes a crucial save in the bottom left corner, keeping Coventry City in the game. Jayson Molumby's right-footed shot from the centre of the box is denied. Coventry 0-1 West Brom Steve Ogrizovic Ex-Coventry City goalkeeper on BBC CWR Tremendous technique on that from Victor Torp, got right over it and crashed it against the crossbar. Coventry 0-1 West Brom Victor Torp nearly equalises for Coventry City with a right-footed shot from outside the box, but hits the woodwork. West Bromwich Albion remain ahead. Coventry 0-1 West Brom Steve Ogrizovic Ex-Coventry City goalkeeper on BBC CWR Simms is very, very close there to getting a touch. If he gets a touch he surely equalises for Coventry. Coventry 0-1 West Brom Coventry City come close to equalising. Matthew Grimes sends a long ball towards the far post with Ellis Simms right in there, but the ball bounces off him and goes wide. Mixing up responsibilities between Griffiths and Mepham leaves the chance uncapitalised. Coventry 0-1 West Brom Tony 'Bomber' Brown West Brom's all-time leading goalscorer on BBC Radio WM Johnson's done well there, he's won the ball back. Poor play from Coventry. I thought they gave it in but he's made the most of it. Mikey Johnson, and I tell you what, he spotted Heggebo free on a run. Coventry 0-1 West Brom Mikey Johnston's determined effort down the right side and his assist for Aune Heggebo's goal showcases the effectiveness of Albion's high pressing strategy. Johnston's pressure forced a mistake from Coventry, allowing Heggebo to make a crucial run and comfortably finish from close range. Aune Heggebo Aune Heggebo scores a right-footed shot from very close range to put West Bromwich Albion in the lead. Coventry 0-0 West Brom West Brom create an early chance as Mikey Johnston's shot from the centre of the box goes astray, missing the target. Coventry 0-0 West Brom West Bromwich Albion have made four changes from their previous line-up, including bringing George Campbell and Chris Mepham back from injury. Coventry City also made two changes up front, with Joshua Eccles and Ellis Simms coming in for Brendan Thomas-Asante and Haji Wright, the latter sidelined due to injury received during international duty. Josh Eccles started the Coventry comeback with his first goal of the season Championship leaders Coventry City stormed back from 2-0 down to beat 10-man West Bromwich Albion in an exhilarating and breathless Midlands derby at the CBS Arena. A chaotic, chance-laden contest played in the teeming rain saw the Baggies take control thanks to two carbon-copy strikes by Aune Heggebo. But Coventry were unperturbed and continued to create opportunities, one of which ended with Josh Eccles heading home an inviting Tatsuhiro Sakamoto cross to make it 2-1 at the interval. With the impetus now with the Skye Blues, the odds of a home win heightened considerably when Jayson Molumby was sent off for his second yellow card. Coventry quickly took full advantage against the rattled visitors, with two goals inside five minutes earning a third consecutive victory and an 11th win in 16 league games this season. Ellis Simms levelled with close-range header and Victor Torp's beautifully controlled volley bounced down and past keeper Josh Griffiths to earn the three points. Griffiths made a couple of fine saves to keep the scoreline down but the Baggies rarely threatened to snatch a point. Follow Saturday's EFL action Coventry's seemingly relentless march towards the Premier League looked to be heading for a setback as the Baggies held off a confident start to go ahead when Heggebo turned the ball in at the near post from an excellent Mikey Johnston centre. He wasted a glorious headed chance to make it 2-0 soon after but the Norwegian was soon celebrating again as he stretched to convert another Johnston cross to double the lead. The Sky Blues were just as threatening, however with, Sakamoto causing problems and a fizzing Torp shot clipped the top of the bar, while Simms and Eccles also went close. Molumby's red card four minutes after the interval left the Baggies unable to cope and Simms' glancing header and Torp's seventh goal of the season following a half-cleared corner put the hosts firmly on top with 30 minutes still to play. Frank Lampard's side were unable to add to their 43 league goals this season but did not need a fourth to secure victory and give them an eight-point lead at the top of the table. They are next in action away to Middlesbrough on Tuesday, while West Brom host Birmingham City in a big derby showdown the following evening. Coventry head coach Frank Lampard told BBC CWR: "You're going to get tested, you can't play this many games in a season and have it all your own way, or not expect a team like West Brom to have the quality to capitalise on moments. "I think we fully deserved it in the end, and from being 2-0 down, that shows the level of resilience in the group. "I believed at half-time that we wouldn't lose the game against 11 because of the way we finished the first half, Josh's goal was great for him from not having played so much. "And it was Josh's turn which gets the second clear yellow card, which was a red - a shame for them but at the same time it was good play from us, but then you've got to deal with 10 men which is a challenge because they sink, but we gave them real problems because we moved the ball to the sides great and did everything we wanted to do. " This video can not be played Lampard reflects on win over West Brom West Brom boss Ryan Mason told BBC WM: "We played a really good first half, created some excellent moments, showed good personality and quality as well, and scored two really good goals. "But at this level - and I think at any level - if you go down to 10 men then it's going to be very hard. "We weren't able to get through that initial period after we went down to 10 men, the crowd were up, they were able to get some momentum and were getting in our box a lot. "We stayed in the game and gave ourselves a chance to get something out of it but didn't really create anything from some of the set plays that we had. " After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 22nd November 2025 at 15: 54 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Frank Lampard Formation: 4 - 4 - 2 Manager: Ryan Mason Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Frank Lampard Formation: 4 - 4 - 2 Manager: Ryan Mason Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Championship All competitions All competitions All competitions Coventry City won their last league game against West Brom but haven’t won consecutive games against the Baggies since September 1985. West Bromwich Albion have won four of their last five league matches against Coventry (L1) but did lose 2-0 against them in April. Coventry City have 34 points in 15 Championship games this season (W10 D4 L1). Since 2004-05, eight of the nine teams with 34+ points at this stage of a campaign have won automatic promotion, Watford acting as the only exception in 2007-08 (35 pts, finished 6th). West Brom have had 121 shots when they’ve been drawing in Championship games this season, the most of any side, which works out at 14. 4 shots per 90 minutes. However, when they’ve been winning, the Baggies have faced 32 more shots than they’ve had themselves (48 for, 80 against) and are averaging 8. 6 shots per 90. Having scored four times in 38 Championship appearances last season, Coventry’s Brandon Thomas-Asante is the joint leading scorer this season with 10 in 15 games. He has found the net in each of his last four home appearances for the Sky Blues, netting four goals in total across those outings. Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.