Coventry City Ends 25-Year Absence, Promoted to Premier League

Coventry promoted to Premier League after 25-year absence. | Football News

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Coventry City ended their 25-year absence from the Premier League with a 1-1 draw at Blackburn Rovers, securing promotion from the Championship with three games to spare on Friday.

Frank Lampard's league leaders salvaged a draw as Bobby Thomas headed a late equaliser at Ewood Park.

Coventry top the table with 86 points from 43 games, 13 ahead of third-placed Millwall, who can no longer catch them.

Lampard's first promotion as a manager was met with celebrations on the pitch and delirious scenes among the 7,500 travelling fans.