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Coventry City staged a dramatic comeback to defeat West Bromwich Albion 3-2 at the CBS Arena, while Bolton Wanderers saw their impressive nine-game home winning streak end in a 0-0 draw against Bradford City. Both matches delivered contrasting drama as Coventry strengthened their grip at the top of the Championship and Bolton's aspirations for a rare historical achievement were thwarted.
The weekend's action showcased the unpredictable nature of England's lower divisions, with Coventry overcoming a two-goal deficit against ten men and Bradford City grinding out a valuable point to halt Bolton's momentum.
Coventry's dramatic turnaround
Coventry City trailed 2-0 after Aune Heggebo scored twice for West Bromwich Albion in the opening 32 minutes. Mikey Johnston assisted both goals as the Baggies dominated early proceedings at the CBS Arena.
The game shifted dramatically when Jayson Molumby received a second yellow card early in the second half for dragging Josh Eccles back by his shirt. The West Brom midfielder's dismissal left his manager fuming on the sidelines.
Eccles had already pulled one back in the 41st minute before the red card incident. Ellis Simms equalized in the 56th minute, and Victor Torp completed the comeback with the winning goal in the 61st minute. The victory in front of 29,216 fans solidified Coventry's position at the top of the Championship table.
Bolton's historic run halted
Bolton Wanderers failed to achieve nine successive home victories for the first time since 1992. Bradford City held firm for a 0-0 draw at a packed stadium with 26,473 in attendance – Bolton's largest crowd since their Premier League days in March 2012.
Bradford City manager made crucial half-time substitutions, bringing on Stephen Humphrys and Antoni Sarcevic to change the game's dynamic. Sarcevic, a former Bolton player, received a chorus of boos from Wanderers supporters.
Bradford goalkeeper Sam Walker produced a resolute performance, thwarting multiple Bolton attacks. He saved efforts from Jordi Osei-Tutu, Amario Cozier-Duberry, and Sam Dalby as the hosts pushed for a winner. Despite extending their league winless streak to six matches, Bradford viewed the result as an excellent point against a strong Bolton side.
Note: This article was created with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
