Coventry promoted to Premier League after 25-year absence

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

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.

The ‌final ⁠whistle sparked celebrations on the pitch and delirious scenes among the 7,000 travelling fans.

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.