Wright's Double Sparks Historic Coventry Rout

Striker Nets Two as the Sky Blues Roll to Another Big Win

Haji Wright etched his name into Coventry City folklore on a day when everything seemed destined to fall perfectly into place. The American striker's two-goal performance in the Sky Blues' breathtaking 7-1 demolition of Queens Park Rangers wasn't just about finding the net—it was about delivering when history demanded it most.

Wright's opening goal after 12 minutes provided the perfect start to what would become Coventry's most prolific afternoon in decades. The strike emerged from a beautifully orchestrated team move that showcased Frank Lampard's tactical vision in full flow. Beginning with Liam Kitching's precise diagonal pass to Victor Torp, then wide to Milan van Ewijk on the right flank. When the full-back's cutback, Wright was perfectly positioned to drill his first-time finish through the legs of QPR goalkeeper Joe Walsh.

What made Wright's opener even more special was the tribute that followed. The USA international recreated Claus Jorgensen's iconic skipping celebration from twenty years earlier, when the Danish midfielder had scored the very first goal at the stadium. It was a touching nod to history that perfectly captured the significance of the moment—Wright's goal would forever be remembered as the first scored at a stadium truly owned by Coventry City.

His second goal arrived just before halftime and demonstrated a different facet of his finishing ability. After Brandon Thomas-Asante's intelligent buildup play created the opportunity, Wright showed his clinical edge by reversing a shot into the bottom left corner to make it 4-0. The goal highlighted his composure under pressure and his ability to convert chances from various angles and positions.

Wright's brace was instrumental in establishing the foundation for Coventry's record-breaking afternoon. His goals not only sparked the rout but also embodied Lampard's praise for his team's clinical finishing—a marked improvement from previous struggles with converting high-quality chances into goals.