Sheffield United fans rip into ‘pathetic’ Femi Seriki incident vs Coventry: ‘Drives me absolutely crazy’

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Frank Lampard’s side extended their lead at the top of the Championship to five points with their third successive victory in the league, as they roared back after falling behind early in the second half. Credit: ImagoRead More: Championship promotion race: Supercomputer makes new playoff prediction involving Wrexham and BirminghamSheffield United fans rage over Femi Seriki penalty incidentSheffield United dominated the first half at Bramall Lane, as they fired 15 shots at the visitors’ goal, while facing just four efforts at their own.

MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES The Blades thought they had a penalty on the stroke of half-time, when Femi Seriki beat Coventry winger Ephron Mason-Clarke inside the visitors’ area, before being pulled back while attempting to deliver his cross. A little annoyed he went down as he was in a brilliant position— Mitch Halley (@MitchHalley) February 25, 2026 View Tweet Another outlined that they were “annoyed” that the defender hit the deck, while it was also suggested that Seriki routinely goes to ground too easily during games.

Another one where Seriki dives/goes down too easily.— mat (@matdex) February 25, 2026 View Tweet Seriki beats his man and is felled in the area, apparently that’s okay. Make it up sometimes these officials.”Read More: Sheffield United vs Coventry ref watch: Three decisions John Busby got wrong including Japhet Tanganga clashSheffield United’s play-off hopes surely overUnited have enjoyed something of a mini-resurgence in the Championship in recent weeks, as they had lost just one of their previous six league games prior to the Coventry reverse.