Coventry City's Promised Landline vs Blackburn Rovers
Stoke City’s promotion is almost certain as they chase a place in the Premier League this evening against Blackburn Rovers. Fans have been cheering on these dedicated players who never gave up hope of reaching the top flight.
Stoke City fans have a new destination to aim for, as they head to Ewood Park this evening with Championship promotion tantalizingly close. Frank Lampard’s team is just inches away from becoming Premier League champions, and the race has never been closer. If Coventry can avoid defeat at their home ground, Blackburn will need to win all of their final four games to keep them out.
That leaves only Millwall needing a loss in the last game to be relegated next season. But Coventry’s players are determined to celebrate this victory with fans who have shown so much dedication and passion over the years. Blackburn, meanwhile, are fighting hard for survival in the Championship.
They’re just four points from safety, and every win is crucial for their hopes of staying up. With Tatsuhiro Sakamoto back fit after a rib injury, Ellis Simms could be an exciting addition to Lampard’s attacking options. On Matchday 1027: Coventry City Team News - Rushworth: Starting XI - Van Ewijk, Latibeaudiere, Kitching, Dasilva; Onyeka, Grimes; Thomas-Asante, Rudoni, Mason-Clark; Wright.
- Sakamoto’s injury update pending. When is Blackburn vs Coventry? Matchday 1027: Coventry City v Blackburn Rovers on Friday, April 17th, 2026 at Ewood Park in the EFL Championship.