BLACKBURN, England, April 17 (Reuters) - Coventry City ended their 25-year absence from the Premier League with a 1-1 draw at Blackburn Rovers to secure promotion from the Championship on Friday.
Coventry City Earns Premier League Promotion After 25 Years Away
Coventry City Secures Promotion with Draw Against Blackburn Rovers
Match Overview
BLACKBURN, England, April 17 (Reuters) - Coventry City ended their 25-year absence from the Premier League with a 1-1 draw at Blackburn Rovers to secure promotion from the Championship on Friday.
Key Moments of the Game
Needing a point to make it mathematically certain, Frank Lampard's league leaders salvaged a draw as Bobby Thomas heading a late equaliser at Ewood Park.
Blackburn had taken the lead shortly after the interval with a deflected shot by Ryoya Morishita.
Celebrations and Fan Reactions
The final whistle sparked celebrations on the pitch and delirious scenes among the 7,000 travelling fans.
League Standings and Promotion Race
Coventry top the table with 86 points from 43 games, 13 points ahead of third-placed Millwall who can no longer catch them. Ipswich Town, Millwall, Southampton and Middlesbrough are battling for the second automatic promotion spot.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Martyn Herman, editing by Ed Osmond)
