The forward tapped in Kyle Walker-Peters’ shot on target before scoring another crucial goal, while Haji Wright failed to convert a penalty.
Che Adams inspired Southampton to a 2-1 victory over Coventry, fellow promotion contenders in the Sky Bet Championship, who missed a penalty. Adams scored Saints’ first goal, deflecting in Kyle Walker-Peters’ powerful shot, before adding a second.
Coventry’s Haji Wright missed a penalty, and although Jake Bidwell pulled one back for the visitors, Southampton held on. Southampton manager Russell Martin conceded hopes of automatic promotion, with his team sitting nine points behind the top two. Coventry, aiming to recover from last season’s Wembley disappointment, are now five points outside the playoff places.
Despite their recent away form, including the most away wins in the Championship since December 23, Coventry struggled to break down Southampton. Adams’ second goal, from a corner, sealed the win for Southampton, despite Bidwell’s late strike for Coventry.