Frank Lampard’s squad began the season with a strong scoring streak, but Kim Hellberg’s team is now leading the title race.
The last encounter between these teams was on November 25 when Coventry was dominating with 13 victories, 50 goals, and a 10-point lead at the Championship’s summit over 18 matches. Meanwhile, Middlesbrough had no head coach after Rob Edwards took the Wolves position, and Kim Hellberg observed from the stands as they conceded two late goals, resulting in a 4-2 defeat. Despite being second in the league, Middlesbrough faced what seemed to be an insurmountable gap to the leaders.
However, as the teams prepare to meet again just over two months later, the standings have changed dramatically. Middlesbrough’s 2-1 victory over Sheffield United marked their sixth consecutive win, propelling them past Coventry to the top.
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