Coventry City v Sunderland: Championship playoff semi-final, first leg – live
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Louise Taylor’s preview looks at the history between these two sides and how they have evolved under Lampard and Le Bris respectively.
Although they have been in a form of limbo since sealing a playoff place in early April, a significant improvement will be required if Sunderland are to overcome a Coventry side reborn under Frank Lampard’s management in Friday night’s semi-final first leg in the Midlands.
When Lampard succeeded Mark Robins in November they were 17th; now Wembley and, potentially, the Premier League beckon. Two years ago, a Coventry team featuring Sweden’s Viktor Gyökeres in attack fell at the last, losing the playoff final to Luton on penalties. Now Sunderland must contend with one of the game’s rising stars in Jack Rudoni.
