As Coventry City don already secure promotion to Premier League and win Championship title, dem dey face Wrexham for CBS Arena on Sunday afternoon. The home fans dey celebrate, but for Wrexham, three points dey crucial to lock up play-off spot.
Frank Lampard, Coventry boss, describe di promotion as ‘unique’ achievement. Di Sky Blues return to top flight after 25 years, and dem clinch title with three games to spare. ‘To go and get promotion automatically as a non-parachute team with three games to go,’ Lampard tell Sky Sports, e dey emotional.
Wrexham, wey dey chase unprecedented fourth-straight promotion, dey level on points with Hull City. Victory today go move dem three points clear with one game remaining. Phil Parkinson side get superior goal difference, so play-off dey within reach.
For di match, Coventry get nothing to lose, but Lampard still name strong starting XI. Josh Eccles replace injured Jack Rudoni, and Brandon Thomas-Asante come in for Romain Esse. Wrexham make one change: Issa Kabore start at right wing-back, Ryan Longman drop to bench.
Di game start with Coventry dominating possession, but no clear chances early. Ben Tozer, former Wrexham captain, note say Coventry players’ focus don shift to proving dem be Premier League quality. Wrexham get first real chance when Philip Marsh Brandon Thomas-Asante shoot from corner of box, but Callum Doyle block am and Arthur Okonkwo collect.
Wrexham respond with good passage of play, working ball into Coventry box, but Sky Blues block twice before clearing. Di pitch dey immaculate, perfect for celebration. Coventry come out to guard of honour as fireworks go off.
Earlier this season, Wrexham beat Coventry 3-2 at Stok Cae Ras, with Kieffer Moore hat-trick. Today, Moore start on bench. Josh Windass, wey no dey celebrate goals, score 15 dis season, including winner against Oxford United.
Coventry fans dey enjoy occasion, but Wrexham know victory dey vital. With both teams attacking, match promise goals. Darren Plant for Sports Mole predict say Wrexham go earn draw for entertaining game.
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