Coventry returned to winning ways as they defeated Queens Park Rangers at the Ricoh Arena.
Sky Blues record first victory in four games
Coventry returned to winning ways as they defeated Queens Park Rangers at the Ricoh Arena.
A first half penalty from Elliot Ward was enough to earn the points as Chris Coleman's side secured their first victory in four games.
Coleman was recently fined £5,000 by the Football Association after admitting a charge of improper conduct, but he was boosted by his side's performance on Saturday.
The defeat sees QPR stay in fourth position in the table, while Coventry - who led the table early in the season - move into eighth.
Scramble
Coventry had the first chance of the game after three minutes when Aron Gunnarsson's shot was scrambled away from Kaspars Gorkss as the match started at a frantic pace.
Freddy Eastwood then went close for the Sky Blues, Clinton Morrison crossed deep from the right-hand side and his team-mate's goalbound header was deflected wide by Gorkss.
Coventry were awarded a penalty after 13 minutes when Damien Delaney chopped down Jay Tabb on the corner of the penalty area and referee Dean Whitestone did not hesitate in giving the spot-kick.
Ward, signed by Rangers manager Iain Dowie during his time at the Ricoh Arena, stepped up and buried the ball past Radek Cerny in the visitors' goal.
Chance
Emmanuel Ledesma had the chance to draw the sides level as he raced clear with three minutes remaining of the half but his shot was well saved by Keiren Westwood.
Rangers started the second half much brighter with Lee Cook and Ledesma seeing much of the ball in wide positions as they looked to draw level.
Dowie's side came close to equalising as first Martin Rowlands shot at goal and then Damion Stewart shot over the bar from the edge of the area.
Cook then made a fine run taking jinking past two defenders before his shot was deflected wide of the post at Rangers looked to stamp their authority on the match.
Dexter Blackstock should have put Rangers on level terms, but after controlling Delaney's cross he slid the ball agonisingly wide of the post as Coventry held on.
