Coventry beat Middlesbrough 3-1 on Monday, 16 February 2026 in Championship. The match was refereed by Thomas Bramall. It was played at The Coventry Building Society Arena.
First half: Coventry took the lead at 21' when H. Wright scored, with the assist credited to J. Rudoni, making the score 1-0. A. Morris received a yellow card for Middlesbrough at 22'. F. Onyeka received a yellow card for Coventry at 27'.
Second half: T. Sakamoto received a yellow card for Coventry at 49'. Coventry extended the lead at 55' when H. Wright scored, with the assist credited to C. Rushworth, making the score 2-0. Middlesbrough made their 1st substitution at 59', with A. Browne replacing J. Sarmiento. Middlesbrough made their 2nd substitution at 59', with M. Whittaker replacing D. Strelec. Middlesbrough reduced the deficit at 67' when R. McGree scored, making the score 2-1. Coventry made their 1st substitution at 69', with J. Rudoni replacing J. Eccles. Coventry made their 2nd substitution at 69', with E. Mason-Clark replacing R. Esse. L. Ayling received a yellow card for Middlesbrough at 70'. Coventry extended the lead at 71' when H. Wright scored (Penalty), making the score 3-1. M. Grimes received a yellow card for Coventry at 72'. Coventry made their 3rd substitution at 75', with F. Onyeka replacing V. Torp. Middlesbrough made their 3rd substitution at 81', with T. Conway replacing K. Sène. Coventry made their 4th substitution at 82', with T. Sakamoto replacing J. Markelo. Coventry made their 5th substitution at 82', with H. Wright replacing E. Simms. Middlesbrough made their 4th substitution at 90', with R. McGree replacing S. Hansen. Middlesbrough made their 5th substitution at 90', with M. Targett replacing Finley Munroe.
Coventry used 5 substitutions while Middlesbrough used 5 substitutions. Coventry got 3 yellow cards, while Middlesbrough got 2 yellow cards.
How the match was won
- Middlesbrough outshot their opponent (9-17).
- Middlesbrough controlled possession (71%).
- Physical contest: 5 yellows.
