Coventry City secured the Championship title in emphatic fashion with a 5-1 victory over Portsmouth. The Sky Blues, already promoted to the Premier League after a 1-1 draw with Blackburn on April 17, needed just a point to clinch the league crown. They delivered with a dominant performance at home, securing their return to the top flight after a 25-year absence.

Haji Wright continued his fine form by opening the scoring with his 17th goal of the season from a corner. Coventry's set-piece prowess proved decisive, with the team scoring their 27th goal from corners this season. Goals from Ephron Mason-Clark, an own goal from Regan Poole, and a late strike from substitute Kaine Kesler-Hayden completed the rout, taking their league tally to 90 goals for the season.

Frank Lampard has masterminded this remarkable comeback after taking over a club in turmoil. The former Chelsea and Everton manager faced skepticism but has guided Coventry from 17th in the table last season to automatic promotion and the title this year. This triumph caps a remarkable journey for a club that has endured relegations, groundsharing, and financial difficulties.