Furious Frank Lampard Sparks Altercation as Coventry Draw with Saints.
In a dramatic Championship encounter, Coventry secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw at St Mary's despite overcoming an illness crisis and spending a half with 10 men. Post-match scenes were marred by a melee sparked by the Coventry manager, who made gestures repeatedly at home supporters following sustaining abuse throughout the contest.
The Sky Blues' Resilient Display
Mark Robins's side were without first-team regulars Sakamoto and centre-backs Thomas and Kitching due to a virus. The challenge became harder when Jay Dasilva was sent off just a minute and a half into the second half. Despite this, they had gone ahead in the opening period through Mason-Clark, who nodded in for his 5th goal of the season.
The visitors believed they ought to have been given a spot-kick when Haji Wright went down under a challenge from Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
Southampton, trailing at half-time for the first time under manager Eckert, were given a boost by the sending off. They made it count in the 56th minute, with Wood nodding in his maiden goal for the club from an Armstrong delivery.
Elsewhere Championship Action
Blackburn Rovers claimed only their 2nd home victory of the season with a two-nil win over Millwall. Gudjohnsen and Ohashi scored first-half goals to secure the victory for Valérien Ismaël's side.
At Deepdale, Preston North End grabbed a last-gasp equaliser in added time through replacement Will Keane to secure a 1-1 draw with Norwich. Jovon Makama had thought won it for the Canaries with an 84th-minute goal.
Keeper Howler Costs The Red Dragons
Following a Welsh derby, Phil Parkinson's side suffered a cruel 2-1 loss to Swansea City after a last-minute mistake from keeper Okonkwo. Manager Phil Parkinson rallied behind his stopper, saying:
"It's a costly error, but Okonkwo's been excellent. He has been a colossus of a goalkeeper and he'll get every bit of backing."
