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Coventry City can secure promotion to the Premier League with a draw or win against Blackburn Rovers tonight. This would mark their first return to the top flight since 2001.
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Coventry City predicted lineup and team news vs Blackburn
Coventry City head to Blackburn Rovers this evening with Championship promotion tantalisingly close.
Frank Lampard’s side will be promoted to the Premier League this evening, if they avoid defeat at Ewood Park. Promotion would mark a return to the top flight for the first time since 2001, with Lampard having had a remarkable impact at the club.
Coventry’s promotion is almost certain. The league leaders would need to lose their last four games, with Millwall winning their final four, alongside a 33 goal-difference swing to not be a Premier League team next season. However, Coventry will want to confirm their promotion party this evening.
Blackburn are just as in need of the points. Rovers are 20th in the table and only four points above the Championship’s relegation places.
Lampard has almost a full squad to select from for tonight’s trip to the North West. The only doubt is the fitness of Japanese winger Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, who has a rib injury. Sakamoto missed the goalless draw with Sheffield Wednesday after sustaining the issue against Hull on Easter Monday.
Following that stalemate, Lampard could look to freshen up his attack. Ellis Simms is an option to come into the team against the side he spent time with as a youth player.
Possible Coventry XI: Rushworth; Van Ewijk, Latibeaudiere, Kitching, Dasilva; Onyeka, Grimes; Thomas-Asante, , Mason-Clark; Wright.
Coventry City needs to avoid defeat against Blackburn Rovers to secure their promotion to the Premier League.
Coventry City last played in the Premier League in 2001.
Coventry City would need to win their remaining games, as they can secure promotion with a draw or win against Blackburn.

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Blackburn Rovers host Coventry City in the EFL Championship on Friday 17th April 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 8pm BST.
UK fans can watch Blackburn Rovers vs Coventry live on Sky Sports Football with coverage starting from 7pm on Friday night.