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Lampard Guides Coventry to Championship Title, Promotion

5/7/2026

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England's Frank Lampard led Coventry City to the Championship title and promotion after a draw with Blackburn.
He took over in November 2024 when Coventry were 17th.
He lifted side to fifth before losing a play-off to Sunderland.
Coventry finished the season with 95 points and 97 goals from 46 matches.
Lampard warned that top-flight survival will be tougher and said retaining players such as winger Ephron Mason-Clark is vital.

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England's Frank Lampard led Coventry City to the Championship title and promotion after a draw with Blackburn.
He took over in November 2024 when Coventry were 17th.
He lifted side to fifth before losing a play-off to Sunderland.
Coventry finished the season with 95 points and 97 goals from 46 matches.
Lampard warned that top-flight survival will be tougher and said retaining players such as winger Ephron Mason-Clark is vital.