London: They sealed the promotion with a dramatic 1-1 draw against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park.
Coventry City clinched promotion under the guidance of coach Frank Lampard, needing just a single point to confirm their place among the elite with three matches still to play.
The decisive moment came in the dying minutes of the match when defender Bobby Thomas rose above the defense to head home the equaliser, ensuring Coventry got the result they needed.
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The final whistle sparked jubilant scenes on the pitch and in the stands, with 7,500 traveling fans erupting in celebration as their team completed a remarkable journey back to the top tier.
Coventry currently sit comfortably at the top of the table with 86 points from 43 matches, holding a commanding 13-point lead over third-placed Millwall. Meanwhile, the race for the second automatic promotion spot remains intense, with Ipswich Town, Millwall, Southampton and Middlesbrough all still in contention.
