Coventry City delivered a stunning 3–1 victory over Middlesbrough in the Championship clash on 16 February 2026, and Haji Wright was the undisputed star of the night. Scoring a sensational hat-trick, including a decisive penalty, Wright proved why he’s one of the league’s most lethal forwards.
Coventry City Top Performers
Haji Wright (FW) – Man of the Match: 3 goals and a dominating presence up front. Absolutely unstoppable.
Carl Rushworth (GK): Made several crucial saves to keep Boro at bay.
Jay Da Silva (DEF): Solid defensively and helped in attack.
Milan van Ewijk (DEF): Effective across the pitch, both defensively and offensively.
Middlesbrough Standouts
Riley McGree (MID): Scored Boro’s only goal and showed flashes of brilliance.
Solomon Brynn (GK): Made a few key saves but couldn’t stop the onslaught.
Despite McGree’s goal, Middlesbrough’s players struggled to match Coventry’s intensity, leaving the visitors trailing for most of the match.
Match Summary
Final Score: Coventry City 3–1 Middlesbrough
Goals: Haji Wright (21′, 55′, 71′ pen); Riley McGree (67′)
Standout Player: Haji Wright – clearly the player of the match with a hat-trick that lit up the Championship.
Coventry City’s win not only boosts their position on the table but also sends a strong message to their rivals: when Haji Wright is in form, no team is safe!
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