Huddersfield Town's winning plan B, never say die outlook and Jon Russell form: Five conclusions

Late goals from Josh Koroma and Jon Russell gave the Terriers a sensational late win from behind over Cardiff City at the John Smith’s Stadium.

Huddersfield Town summer transfer target had put the in-form visitors ahead just after the hour mark, and it was difficult to dispute that Cardiff deserved their lead having created all the game’s big chances to that point despite the hosts dominating both possession and territory.

But as has become something of a trend recently, going behind seemed only to encourage Town to find another level, and by the time the final whistle blew they were worthy winners. Here are our five conclusions on the game.

This result marked the first time Town have gone behind in the second half and still come back to win since beating Rotherham United 2-3 in February 2017.

That game five years ago was part of an incredible run for David Wagner’s side that say them lose just once between the end of November and the end of February, and while Carlos Corberan’s side have not taken quite as many points on their current run, it could prove to be just as vital to their promotion hopes.

This was the fifth time Town have come from behind to win this season, all of them as part of the current 16-game unbeaten run (and one of which was in the FA Cup, against Burnley). Town have now taken 13 points from the 13 games they have trailed in the league this season, and only Coventry City (19 from 19) can match that return of a point per game from matches they have trailed in.

But this was the most dramatic of the lot just because of the timings involved on the three goals.

We are wary of lionising a player for continuing on with a head injury, given the extremely valid concerns on the matter at present; but