Coventry aims to establish itself in Premier League under Frank Lampard
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 11:01 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Coventry City prepares for its Premier League return after 25 years away, with Frank Lampard at the helm. The team finished first in the Championship last season, securing promotion. Guardian writers predict Coventry may struggle, projecting an 18th place finish for the upcoming season. The club's first match of the Premier League campaign is set to begin shortly.
- •Coventry last played in the Premier League 25 years ago.
- •Frank Lampard is the current head coach.
- •Coventry finished first in the Championship last season.
- •The team's predicted position for the new season is 18th.
- •Their first match of the season is imminent.
- 11:01 PMThe Guardian Sport — Premier League 2026-27 preview No 7: Coventry
"After 25 years away, can Coventry make their return to the top division stick under Frank Lampard? Guardian writers’ predicted position: 18th (NB: this is not necessarily Ben Fisher’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 1st (Championship) Continue reading...
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