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Coventry Win 5-0 at Sheffield Wednesday in Game Briefly Stopped by Fan Protest

The result extended Frank Lampard’s free‑scoring start to nine games unbeaten, briefly taking Coventry top.

Overview

  • Brandon Thomas-Asante struck twice in the first half, with Haji Wright, Ellis Simms and Tatsuhiro Sakamoto completing the scoring.
  • Play paused after about 10 minutes when home supporters entered the pitch to protest owner Dejphon Chansiri following reports of repeated wage delays.
  • Referee Adam Herczeg allowed Coventry’s third in first-half stoppage time despite offside appeals, drawing strong protests from Wednesday players.
  • Coventry’s unbeaten league run reached nine matches as their season tally climbed to 27 goals in nine Championship games.
  • The emphatic away win at Hillsborough underscored Coventry’s clinical form, with Wednesday’s manager lamenting the impact of the disputed third goal.