The Sky Blues will return to the Premier League in 2026-27, having confirmed promotion from the Championship on Friday night.A 1-1 draw at Blackburn Rovers ensured Frank Lampard’s side an automatic promotion spot, sending Coventry back to the top flight after relegation in 2000-01.The Reds last met the Midlands outfit at their former Highfield Road home in April 2001, winning 2-0 thanks to late goals from <a href="https://www.liverpoolfc.com/info/sami-hyypia">Sami Hyypia</a> and <a href="https://www.liverpoolfc.com/info/gary-mcallister">Gary McAllister</a>.Fixtures for the next Premier League season are <a href="https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/2026-27-premier-league-fixtures-release-date-confirmed">set to be announced on Friday June 19</a>.

Liverpool will face Coventry City for the first time in a quarter of a century next season. The Sky Blues will return to the Premier League.

Liverpool to face Coventry City for first time in 25 years

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