Coventry 4-1 Newcastle: Frank Lampard's Sky Blues out of Premier League drop zone
Coventry City secured a significant 4-1 victory over Newcastle United, marking their first top-flight home win in 25 years. Managed by Frank Lampard, the team is showing signs of development as they climb out of the Premier League relegation zone.
Why it matters
The result is a notable milestone for a club returning to competitive form in the top tier of English football.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Coventry scorer Jack Rudoni paid tribute to his grandma, in hospital after a heart attack last week
Football reporter at the CBS Arena Published 12 October 2026 The last time Coventry won at home in the Premier League former Spice Girl Emma Bunton was top of the charts with 'What Took You So Long?'.
The title could not be more fitting as the Sky Blues ended their 25-year wait for a top-flight goal and victory in front of their own fans.
Baby Spice's song may not live long in the memory but Coventry's thumping win over Newcastle will stick with the home supporters.
Jack Rudoni's penalty, Sidiki Cherif's first Sky Blues goal and late strikes from Ellis Simms and Stephen Mfuni lifted them out of the relegation zone in style.
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