"Bobby Thomas rose highest to meet a Victor Torp free-kick and score the goal that sends Coventry back to the Premier League for the first time in 25 years."
"Blackburn had the better of the chances in the first half, with Yuki Ohashi glancing a header straight at Carl Rushworth inside the opening 15 minutes."
"Coventry finished the game on top, with 12 shots worth 1.49 expected goals (xG), though they only got two of those on target."
Coventry City clinched promotion to the Premier League after a 1-1 draw with Blackburn Rovers. Bobby Thomas scored the equalizing goal in the 84th minute, ensuring Coventry's return to the top-flight for the first time since 2001. Blackburn initially took the lead with a goal from Ryoya Morishita. Despite Blackburn's strong first-half performance, Coventry increased their pressure in the second half, ultimately leading to Thomas's decisive goal. Coventry still aims to secure the Championship title, having finished the match with 12 shots and 1.49 expected goals.
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