Coventry City close on Premier League promotion after draw at Hull
Coventry City require just four points to secure a return to the Premier League after a hard-fought goalless draw against Hull City at the MKM Stadium on Easter Monday.
Frank Lampard’s side produced an underwhelming performance but capitalised on slip-ups from promotion rivals Millwall and Middlesbrough.
The vital away point preserves a commanding 12-point advantage at the summit of the Championship table with only five fixtures remaining.
A victory over already-relegated Sheffield Wednesday in their next match could be enough to seal top-flight status for the first time in 25 years.
Tigers dominate but lack cutting edge
The hosts enjoyed the better of the early exchanges as Liam Millar tormented the visiting defence down the left flank.
Goalkeeper Carl Rushworth endured a nervous start, surviving a fumble in the penalty area thanks to a desperate block from Liam Kitching to deny Joe Egan.
Forward Joe Gelhardt also threatened from distance, curling an ambitious 25-yard strike safely over the crossbar.
Lampard’s leaders grind out vital point
The Sky Blues gradually weathered the early storm by utilizing their physical presence to disrupt the rhythm of the home side.
Victor Torp provided a rare attacking spark for the league leaders, dragging a shot wide before forcing a smart low save from Ivor Pandur.
Despite Hull pressing again after the interval through headers from Gelhardt and Oli McBurnie, the visitors stood firm to record a crucial clean sheet.
The frustrating result leaves the fifth-placed Yorkshire club trailing the automatic promotion places by four points.
