Frank Lampard guided Coventry City to automatic promotion as a non-parachute team, a significant achievement in the competitive league. According to major media reports, the club currently has 86 points with three games remaining in the season, against Portsmouth, Wrexham, and Watford. Lampard reflected on the turnaround, noting that the club was 17th in the league 15 months ago.
He praised the players for their dedication and highlighted the club's history and fan base. Several Coventry City players were named to the Championship team of the season, including Carl Rushworth, Milan van Ewijk, Matt Grimes, and Haji Wright, according to major media reports. Kim Hellberg was nominated for manager of the season, and Hayden Hackney, a player under Hellberg, won a player award.
The exact date of the EFL awards ceremony and whether Coventry City has officially won the Championship title are also not confirmed, along with the financial impact of promotion.