Coventry City suffered their first home defeat of the Championship season and fell to their second loss to Ipswich Town within a month as they went down 2-0 on Monday.

Frank Lampard's men had the opportunity to go 11 points clear at the top of the standings ahead of Middlesbrough's game, but this was a display that was below their usual high standards, and they struggled to create chances throughout.

The visitors made a strong start and went close towards the end of the first half, with Coventry goalkeeper Carl Rushworth making a stunning save to deny Jack Taylor after he slammed a powerful effort at goal from 15 yards out.

Ipswich continued to dominate after the break as Matt Grimes' uncharacteristically poor pass led to Ivan Azon being set through on goal, but his low shot was saved by Rushworth.

Nevertheless, the deserved opener arrived just three minutes later through Jack Clarke, as his curling shot deflected in off ex-Ipswich defender Luke Woolfenden.

Lampard made changes in midfield as the home side searched for an equaliser, but Ipswich doubled their lead in the 82nd minute as Clarke led a counter-attack, threading a pass to Marcelino Nunez, who then found Wes Burns to finish off a sweeping move.

Data Debrief: Coventry's home comforts ended

This was Coventry's first home defeat of the season, with the league leaders only managing two shots on target, registering just 0.46 expected goals.

Ipswich, by contrast, generated 1.10 xG, with 17 shots in total. They have lost just once in their last seven matches, as they aim for an immediate return to the top flight.

Nunez was the provider for both goals and he now has eight assists – no one in the league has more to their name. Burns' strike was his first for Ipswich in the Championship since May 2024.