Frank Lampard's Coventry City clinch Championship title - ESPN Coventry City secured their place in the Premier League after a dominant 5-1 victory over Portsmouth at the CBS Arena on Tuesday, clinching the Championship title with two games remaining. The win, which came just days after the club officially confirmed their promotion, marked a historic moment for the Sky Blues, who will return to England's top flight for the first time in 25 years. The match saw Haji Wright, Coventry's top scorer of the season, open the scoring in the 12th minute with his 17th league goal of the campaign. Ephron Mason-Clark extended the lead with a brace in the second half, scoring either side of an own goal from Portsmouth's Regan Poole. Kaine Kesler Hayden added a fifth goal in stoppage time, sealing the title for Lampard's side. Portsmouth's Adrian Segecic scored a consolation goal for the 19th-placed visitors. Coventry's total of 89 points left them with an unassailable lead in the table, ensuring their promotion as champions. Lampard, who has previously managed Chelsea and played for the club, praised his team's resilience and performance. "It was just a great night," he said in his post-match press conference. "We had the jeopardy of Friday night, which in a weird way was great the way we did it. This is what I really, really wanted because we led the table for so long and pushed on this second half of the season." Lampard highlighted the team's consistency and ability to handle pressure, noting that the final stages of the season had been challenging. "We've had a lot of these performances at the CBS Arena this year, this team has been so consistent," he said. "The last few weeks have been challenging in a way because of the pressure, but we've got the results we needed recently to get us promoted.#coventry_city #frank_lampard #haji_wright #ephron_mason_clark #kaine_kesler_hayden
Coventry City Secure Championship Title After Historic 5-1 Win Over Portsmouth Coventry City ended a 59-year wait to claim a second-tier title after a dominant 5-1 victory over Portsmouth, securing their return to the Premier League. The Sky Blues’ triumph marked the longest gap between second-tier titles in English football history, surpassing Bristol City’s 60-year wait and West Brom’s 97-year gap. The result also saw Coventry replace Hull in the top six by goal difference, while Portsmouth’s defeat left them in a relegation battle. Leicester City’s relegation to League One followed a 2-2 draw against Hull, ending the Foxes’ historic campaign. The result marked their second consecutive relegation, ending a golden era that included the 2016 Premier League title and 2021 FA Cup success. Leicester’s journey from the top flight to the third tier was a stark contrast to their previous achievements, with the club now set to compete in the third tier for only the second time in its history. The Championship season concluded with a flurry of results, including Millwall’s 3-1 win over Stoke, which propelled them into second place. Josh Coburn, Femi Azeez, and Camiel Negheli’s goals secured the victory, while Wrexham’s 1-0 win over Oxford extended their survival hopes. West Bromwich Albion confirmed their safety with a 3-0 win over Watford, and Norwich and Swansea also secured their positions. Coventry boss Frank Lampard praised his team’s performance, calling the victory “a perfect evening” and emphasizing the importance of attacking with speed. “Very apt for these boys to do it in that style at the CBS,” he said, referencing Coventry’s home ground. Lampard’s comments highlighted the significance of the win for a club that had endured years of financial and sporting struggles.#west_bromwich_albion #coventry_city #portsmouth #leicester_city #frank_lampard
