Coventry seal Premier League promotion after draw at Blackburn

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Coventry City secured their promotion to the Premier League after a 1-1 draw against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. This marks their return to the top flight after 25 years away.

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Coventry City secured promotion to the Premier League
The match ended in a 1-1 draw against Blackburn Rovers
Coventry returns to the top flight after 25 years

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Coventry seal Premier League promotion after draw at Blackburn

Coventry City secured promotion back to the Premier League after a dramatic late equaliser earned a 1-1 draw against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park, sealing their return to the top flight after 25 years away.

Frank Lampard’s side knew a point would confirm promotion with three games still to play, but their celebrations were briefly put on hold early in the second half when Ryoya Morishita fired Blackburn ahead. The midfielder reacted quickest inside the box and his deflected effort found the net, threatening to delay Coventry’s long-awaited promotion party.

The Sky Blues had made a bright start before the break, with Milan van Ewijk’s long throws causing problems and Jack Rudoni seeing a goalbound effort blocked. Blackburn’s best first-half opportunity fell to Yuki Ohashi, though he could only direct a free header straight at Carl Rushworth from close range.

After falling behind, the visitors pushed forward in search of the decisive moment. Rudoni came close when he headed against the inside of the post midway through the second half as tension grew among the travelling supporters.