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Promotion Battle
Coventry moved a step closer to Premier League promotion after a hard-fought 0-0 draw with Hull.
“Four points from their remaining five games is all they need to secure a top-two spot”
The result leaves Frank Lampard's side 12 points clear of second-placed Ipswich who have a game in hand.
Four points from five games is all Coventry need to secure a top-two spot and end a 25-year wait.
The Sky Blues may get over the line on Saturday if they beat Sheffield Wednesday and the chasing pack drop points.
Coventry retained their 12-point lead atop the Championship table with five matches remaining.
Rival Results
The promotion race tightened as Millwall suffered a 2-1 defeat at Norwich.
Oscar Schwartau scored the decisive goal for the Canaries.
Ipswich went second after Kasey McAteer scored in a 2-1 win over Birmingham.
Middlesbrough found themselves in third place, level on points with Ipswich.
Promotion contenders dropped points, strengthening Coventry's position.
Game Details
Coventry were second best for large spells and fortunate to avoid defeat.
“Coventry crept closer to promotion despite an off-colour display in a goalless draw at Hull”
Hull had the best chance early on when John Egan was denied by Liam Kitching.
Coventry are the leading scorers in the division but rarely threatened to break through.
Ellis Simms and Jack Rudoni provided a fresh attacking threat midway through the second period.