Coventry City clinched promotion with a 1-1 draw at Blackburn, ending their long exile from the top flight.
Frank Lampard’s side trailed to Ryoya Morishita’s strike before Bobby Thomas headed the equaliser late on, sparking wild celebrations among 7,500 travelling fans.
The Sky Blues, who last played Premier League football in 2001, have dominated the Championship this season and now eye the title with three games to spare.
Lampard’s revival has transformed the club from play-off heartbreak to promotion glory, reigniting pride in the city and its supporters.
