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Coventry’s Premier League debut ends at CBS Arena vs Hull

8/29/2026

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Coventry City played its first Premier League match at the CBS Arena against Hull City at 15:00 BST.
The match marked Coventry’s top-flight debut since relegation in 2001.
Manager Frank Lampard said fans would be electric for every game.
Lampard warned the team must handle tough moments over 90 minutes.
The CBS Arena was originally called the Ricoh Arena.

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Coventry City played its first Premier League match at the CBS Arena against Hull City at 15:00 BST.
The match marked Coventry’s top-flight debut since relegation in 2001.
Manager Frank Lampard said fans would be electric for every game.
Lampard warned the team must handle tough moments over 90 minutes.
The CBS Arena was originally called the Ricoh Arena.