Those supporters hardy enough to turn out were rewarded with a stirring contest, though they certainly earned their entertainment by braving the bleak, rain‑lashed conditions. The pitch grew heavier by the minute, yet we adapted well and looked to be cruising when a 4–1 lead was established.
That confidence was shaken, however, when Jack Yeomanson — making only his second appearance in claret and blue — was forced off through injury, leaving us to battle on with ten men. Coventry sensed their moment and pressed relentlessly, clawing their way back to level terms as the weather worsened and the pressure mounted. Three minutes from time, disaster threatened: Coventry were awarded a penalty, their chance to complete the comeback. But Gordon Harvey rose to the occasion magnificently, saving the spot‑kick and preserving a hard‑earned point.
It was the third penalty of a dramatic afternoon. George Proudlock had already converted both of ours, while J. Jordon — on his debut at inside‑right - marked the occasion in style with two well‑taken goals.