EFL Championship: Haji Wright, George Campbell stay hot with goals

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A pair of American players got their names on the scoresheet in Saturday’s EFL Championship action. Haji Wright scored his 17th goal of the season in all competitions as Coventry City downed Bristol City 2-0 at Ashton Gate. The U.S. men’s national team forward continued his strong run of form, scoring in his third-consecutive match. Tatsuhiro Sakamoto opened the scoring for the Sky Blues, propelling Frank Lampard’s men in front after 37 minutes.Wright would double the hosts lead in first-half stoppage time with a tidy finish. A poor clearance from the Bristol City backline allowed Wright to pick up possession in the box and slot home into the bottom-left corner. Haji Wright is on stage !! Bristol City 0-2 Coventrypic.twitter.com/1VaMbrEd9s— Goals Xtra (@GoalsXtra) March 7, 2026Despite being reduced to 10 men for the entire second half, Coventry City hung on for its 22nd league victory, staying nine points clear in the automatic promotion spots. Up next for Wright and Coventry City is a home date with Preston North End on TuesdayGeorge Campbell scores West Brom equalizer after conceding own goalGeorge Campbell helped West Bromwich Albion earn one point from its travels to Bramall Lane on Saturday. Campbell scored his third goal of the season in the Baggies’ 1-1 draw with Sheffield United. The 24-year-old’s equalizer helped negate his unfortunate own goal earlier in the match. After Campbell’s own goal boosted the Blades ahead 1-0 in the 53rd minute, the former MLS homegrown called his own number with seven minutes to play. Campbell unleashed a powerful right-footed shot from long range which nestled into the bottom-left corner. George Campbell draws level! Sheffield Utd 1-1 West Brom pic.twitter.com/k6NHWi6E9X— KING OF GOALS (@KingUnited100) March 7, 2026It marked Campbell’s second goal in his last three club appearances. Fellow American Daryl Dike played 78 minutes in the starting lineup while Campbell played the full 90 minutes. The Baggies sit one point clear of the relegation zone heading into Wednesday’s home showdown with Southampton.