Haji Wright, Josh Sargent both score as club seasons resume

The English Football League Championship season resumed on Friday with a pair of in-form American forwards finding the back of the net.

Josh Sargent and Haji Wright both scored in respective league victories for their clubs. Sargent helped spring a 2-1 comeback win for Norwich City while Wright sealed a 3-1 road triumph for Coventry City.

Wright helped seal a 3-1 road win over the host Terriers on Friday, capping off a latest victory for the Sky Blues. The recent CONCACAF Nations League winner now has 16 goals for Mark Robins’ squad across all competitions this season.

Wright started the match and delivered the fourth and final overall goal of the match ahead of second half stoppage time. His low left-footed strike found the bottom-right corner for a 3-1 Coventry City lead.

Coventry City sits seventh in the league standings following Friday’s win, four points back of Sargent and Norwich City.

“Haji’s very good as well, he’s in a great run of form, finding the net. It was great finish on his left foot and that’s what he’s capable of,” Coventry’s Ellis Simms said postmatch about Wright.

Up next for the Sky Blues is a home date with Cardiff City on Monday.

Josh Sargent helps spring comeback win for Norwich City

Josh Sargent was also amongst the goals on Friday in league play.

David Wagner’s men rallied from a first-half deficit to defeat visiting Plymouth Argyle 2-1 at Carrow Road.

Sargent’s flick-on right-footed finish in the 67th minute helped the Canaries tie the match after the hour mark. Christian Fassnacht’s corner kick was slotted home by Sargent for his 14th goal of the season and 10th of 2024.

An Ashley Phillips own goal propelled the Canaries in front for an eventual 2-1 home victory.

It marks a positive return to action for Sargent, who missed March’s U.S. men’s national team through injury.

Norwich City next visits Leicester City on Monday in a quick turnaround for both clubs.