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Coventry win promotion ending 25 years away from Premier League dream at last
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Published on 24 April 2026
A 1-1 draw sealed the return after 25 long years
Coventry City have clinched promotion to the Premier League after earning their place with a 1-1 draw against Blackburn. It ends a 25-year exile from top-flight football for the club and its supporters. Manager Frank Lampard hailed the achievement as a breakthrough built through adversity, turning a long wait into a landmark return.
- Coventry secured Premier League promotion with a 1-1 draw vs Blackburn
- The result ends a 25-year absence from top-flight football
- Manager Frank Lampard celebrated the achievement as a massive breakthrough
- Promotion is expected to energize Coventry and its fans citywide
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