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Goals from George Hirst and Wes Burns have given the Blues a 2-0 lead over Coventry City at Portman Road at half-time.

First-half goals from George Hirst and Wes Burns were enough to see second-placed Town to a 2-1 victory over Coventry City, who missed a second-half penalty before a Brandon Williams own goal saw them pull one back deep in injury time. Hirst gave the Blues the lead in the sixth minute, firing home after being brilliantly played through by Nathan Broadhead, then Burns scored a superb outside-of-the-boot effort on 39. Matt Godden smashed his spot-kick against the bar on 73 after Harry Clarke had fouled Tatsuhiro Sakamoto but the visitors netted a late consolation when Williams nodded past his ow...

Following a play-off place finish and final defeat on penalties for Coventry last season, the disappointment has continued this season.

Ahead of Sunderland’s away trip today, we spoke to Coventry fan James Crossan to get the lowdown on Mark Robins’ side - who should we be wary of?

Coventry City has successfully signed right-back Milan van Ewijk from SC Heerenveen. Van Ewijk has committed to a four-year contract with the Sky Blues.