Coventry City FC defeated Sunderland with goals from Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Jack Rudoni as Frank Lampard secured his third win of the 2026-27 Premier League campaign.
Sunderland’s Enzo Le Fee scored late after his sided already conceded three goal as they ended the game with 10 players after Omar Alderete received a second yellow card.
Bobby Thomas was injured, leading to Stephen Mfuni’s start. Victor Torp and Yann Gboho made their Premier League debuts, while Awoniyi joined the starting lineup. Ethan Pinnock was captain.
Sunderland’s Chris Rigg created the first chance, but his shot was saved. Coventry scored in the 28th minute when Sakamoto found the net from a deflected cross. Awoniyi doubled the lead in the 37th minute with a shot that deflected off a defender.
Coventry scored again in the 52nd minute; Rudoni’s shot took a deflection to make it 3-0. Sunderland missed a chance to equalise when Chemsdine Talbi shot wide. A penalty for Sunderland was awarded for a handball by Pinnock, converted by Le Fee in the 66th minute.
Coventry defended well, blocking further shots from O’Nien. In the final minutes, Alderete received a second yellow card, leaving Sunderland down a player and two goals behind.
