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A Coventry win 25 years in the making

Coventry City's win over Nottingham Forest - thanks to Jay Dasilva's goal - was a victory which was over 25 years in the making following some dark days for the Sky Blues.

BBC Sport · September 19, 2026

A Coventry win 25 years in the making

Hear'Say were top of the pops, a mobile phone game called 'Snake' was all the rage and Tony Blair was Prime Minister.

It was also the last time Coventry City tasted victory in English football's top flight.

That came courtesy of a 1-0 win over Sunderland - John Hartson heading in the winner for Gordon Strachan's side in front of 20,946 fans at Highfield Road.

Read the original at BBC Sport

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