Coventry City host Middlesbrough in a pivotal Championship fixture at the Coventry Building Society Arena on Monday, February 16, 2026. Middlesbrough, managed by Kim Hellberg, currently leads the division with 61 points. Hellberg was named Championship Manager of the Month for January, following a strong run of form.
Frank Lampard's Coventry City sit second in the table on 59 points. Lampard took charge of the Sky Blues in November 2024, guiding them to a play-off spot last season. Coventry had previously held a ten-point lead at the top of the Championship earlier this term. However, Middlesbrough's recent six-game winning streak has seen them overtake Coventry. This match is a direct clash between the top two sides, with automatic promotion at stake.
