Coventry City are back in the Premier League for the first time in 25 years, sealing promotion with a tense 1–1 draw against Blackburn Rovers on Friday night.
Needing just a point to confirm their return to the top flight, Frank Lampard’s side left it late at Ewood Park, with Bobby Thomas rising highest to head home a crucial equaliser that sparked wild celebrations among the travelling fans.
Blackburn had looked set to delay the party after taking the lead shortly after the break through Ryoya Morishita, whose deflected effort put the hosts in control.
But Coventry refused to crumble under pressure. With promotion within touching distance, they pushed forward relentlessly, and Thomas delivered the defining moment, sending over 7,000 away supporters into celebration mode.
At full-time, emotions took over as players and fans marked a historic achievement on the pitch, capping off a remarkable campaign.
Coventry now sit top of the EFL Championship with 86 points from 43 games, holding an unassailable lead over third-placed Millwall, confirming their promotion with matches still to spare.
After a quarter century away, Coventry’s long wait is finally over.
