Coventry returns to the Premier League after hard-fought draw at Blackburn
Advertisement
Read this article for free:
or
Already have an account? Log in here »
To continue reading, please subscribe:
Digital Subscription
One year of digital access for only $205*
- Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com
- Read the E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper
- Access News Break, our award-winning app
- Play interactive puzzles
*First annual payment billed as $205.00 + GST for one year. This annual subscription will automatically renew at $233.00 + GST every 52 weeks (10% off the regular annual price of $259.35). Offer available to new and qualified returning subscribers only. Cancel any time.
To continue reading, please subscribe:
Add Free Press access to your Brandon Sun subscription for only an additional
$1 for the first 4 weeks*
- Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com
- Read the E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper
- Access News Break, our award-winning app
- Play interactive puzzles
*Your next Brandon Sun subscription payment will increase by $1.00 and you will be charged $17.95 plus GST for four weeks. After four weeks, your payment will increase to $24.95 plus GST every four weeks.
Read unlimited articles for free today:
or
Already have an account? Log in here »
BLACKBURN, England (AP) — Coventry City clinched a return to the Premier League for the first time since 2001 after drawing at Blackburn Rovers 1-1 in the Championship on Friday.
Frank Lampard’s men were second best for much of the game but one point was enough to secure a historic return to the top tier.
Blackburn winger Ryōya Morishita put the home side ahead after 54 minutes but Bobby Thomas equalized six minutes from time to the delight of the visiting fans.
The result put Coventry 11 points clear of second-placed Ipswich Town and 13 ahead of third-placed Millwall.
The top two go up automatically, while the teams from third to sixth take part in a playoff to see which other club will join them.
Lampard’s side has looked a good bet for promotion for the entire season with what is both the best attack and the stingiest defense.
It was in the top flight for 34 years from 1967-2001 but its only major trophy was the FA Cup in 1987.
Friday’s result left Blackburn in 16th, three places and five points above the relegation zone.
___
AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer
Related Articles
Why Bayern's players are wearing cockatoo T-shirts for Bundesliga celebrations
Advertisement Advertise With Us