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Coventry City earn first 2026-27 Premier League win vs Forest

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 10:58 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Coventry City secured their first 2026-27 Premier League win, beating Nottingham Forest.
Jay Dasilva scored the second-half winner at the City Ground.
Frank Lampard said the team delivered tactically with spirit, running and fighting.
Aurele Amenda sustained a calf injury and will miss the upcoming match.
Owner Doug King expressed confidence Coventry can retain Premier League status despite a bottom-of-table start.

History

Historical Context

The Premier League broke away in 1992, launching with 22 clubs and a £304 million Sky broadcast contract. Nottingham Forest, a founding member, were relegated in the inaugural 1992-93 season, while Coventry City, also a founder, have since fought repeated relegation battles. Because only twice have all three promoted sides survived their first top-flight year, recent Coventry wins echo the historic difficulty for newcomers.

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Story summary

Coventry City secured their first 2026-27 Premier League win, beating Nottingham Forest.
Jay Dasilva scored the second-half winner at the City Ground.
Frank Lampard said the team delivered tactically with spirit, running and fighting.
Aurele Amenda sustained a calf injury and will miss the upcoming match.
Owner Doug King expressed confidence Coventry can retain Premier League status despite a bottom-of-table start.

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