Coventry City crowned their season in style by beating Portsmouth 5-1 at the Coventry Building Society Arena, a result that secured the Championship title with two games to spare. Frank Lampard's side had already guaranteed promotion to the Premier League, but they still needed one more win to make sure of first place and delivered it convincingly.
Haji Wright's early header gave the hosts the ideal start, and Ephron Mason-Clark's double, a Regan Poole own goal, and a late strike from substitute Kaine Kesler-Hayden completed a commanding scoreline. Adrian Segecic's crisp 20-yard finish briefly offered Portsmouth a response, yet results elsewhere ensured Pompey could still celebrate at full-time after their Championship survival was confirmed.
Wright's early header put Coventry on course
The breakthrough arrived early when Jack Rudoni's right-wing corner found Wright, who headed Coventry in front. It was a sharp, purposeful opening from the home side and immediately gave the afternoon a title-clinching feel.