Hayden Hackney Sees Red as Middlesbrough's Dismal Coventry City Record Continues in Heavy Loss
A Frustrating Night for Boro
Hayden Hackney was sent off as Middlesbrough suffered a dismal 3-1 defeat to Coventry City, extending their winless run against the Sky Blues to seven matches.
Despite dominating possession, Boro were unable to break down a resolute Coventry defense and found themselves trailing to a Viktor Gyokeres penalty in the first half.
Hackney's Reckless Challenge
The visitors' frustration boiled over in the second half when Hackney was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge on Jake Bidwell.
Coventry took full advantage, scoring twice more through Callum O'Hare and Gustavo Hamer to seal a comfortable victory.
Boro's Coventry Woes Continue
The defeat means Middlesbrough have now failed to beat Coventry in their last seven meetings, dating back to 2017.
The result leaves Boro in 12th place in the Championship table, while Coventry climb to 9th.
Factors Behind the Loss
- Poor finishing: Boro had 16 shots but only managed to hit the target four times.
- Lack of creativity: The visitors struggled to create clear-cut chances against a well-organized Coventry defense.
- Defensive lapses: Boro conceded soft goals from set pieces and individual errors.
Conclusion
Middlesbrough's poor record against Coventry City continued with a disappointing 3-1 defeat at the Riverside Stadium.
Hayden Hackney's red card compounded a miserable night for Boro, who must now regroup and prepare for their next match against Wigan Athletic.
