Coventry City edged closer to an immediate return to the Premier League with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Derby County at the CBS Arena. Jack Rudoni emerged as the hero, scoring twice in his first appearance since February 28 after coming off the bench in the 62nd minute.

The victory extends Coventry's remarkable run to eight wins in nine matches, leaving them 11 points clear at the Championship summit. The win puts Frank Lampard's side within touching distance of promotion, needing just eight points from their final six games to secure their place among England's elite.

Rudoni's impact was decisive, scoring the winner with 10 minutes remaining after Derby had twice fought back through Ben Brereton Diaz. The Chilean striker's penalty briefly leveled the score at 2-2, but Rudoni's second strike sealed the points and sent the home crowd into celebration mode. With the promotion race all but wrapped up, Coventry can now focus on securing the title in their remaining fixtures.