Overview
- Ephron Mason-Clark settled the top-of-the-table clash in the 86th minute with an acrobatic finish from a long-throw flick-on at the bet365 Stadium.
- Lengthy treatment followed the goal and the winger was stretchered off before Coventry saw out double-digit stoppage time.
- Stoke’s best chance fell to Million Manhoef in the first half from a Sorba Thomas cross, while Viktor Johansson produced strong saves to deny Victor Torp and others.
- Reports highlighted Coventry’s superior control and chances, with the result marking a sixth win in seven for the leaders.
- Stoke dropped to third as Mark Robins criticised his side’s marking on the decisive set piece and rued a lack of cutting edge heading into the international break.