Haji Wright produced a stunning hat-trick as Coventry City swept past Middlesbrough to move back to the top of the Championship table.
The USMNT forward was the standout figure at the Coventry Building Society Arena, punishing Boro with three well-taken goals as Frank Lampard’s side kept their promotion push firmly on track.
Wright opened the scoring in style, giving Coventry the early platform they needed and lifting the home crowd. Middlesbrough tried to respond, but Coventry stayed in control and continued to ask questions going forward.
The striker then struck again to widen the gap, finishing another dangerous Coventry move to put Lampard’s men in a commanding position. With Boro chasing the game, space began to open up, and Coventry made it count.
Wright completed his hat-trick in emphatic fashion, sealing a memorable night for the American and ensuring there was no way back for Middlesbrough.
The result sends Coventry back to the Championship summit, with Wright’s clinical display underlining his growing importance to Lampard’s side at a key stage of the season.
