Haji Wright struck in the closing stages as Championship leaders Coventry City posted a crucial victory over Midlands rivals Leicester City in their hunt for promotion to the Premier League.

Wright came from off the bench and netted with five minutes left to play to complete a turnaround for the Sky Blues, who had trailed after an early strike from Jordan James for the Foxes.

Coventry responded immediately after half-time when Ellis Simms levelled with a goal which had an element of fortune, before Wright tapped in from close range to secure all three points after fellow substitute Tatsuhiro Sakamoto had been denied by visiting goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk.

With Middlesbrough claiming three points on Friday night, and with fellow promotion hopefuls Ipswich Town and Millwall also posting lunch-time victories, Coventry’s lead at the top – already whittled down in recent weeks – remained under threat prior to their late winner.

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